notwithstanding

Without being prevented or affected by something.

• Notwithstanding the cold, we went outside.
• The project succeeded, numerous delays notwithstanding.
• They approved the plan notwithstanding strong objections from residents.

How to use it: notwithstanding something (Notwithstanding the rain, the match continued.); something notwithstanding (Her doubts notwithstanding, she accepted the offer.)

Similar words: despite, in spite of

Common phrases: notwithstanding something, objections notwithstanding, notwithstanding the fact, problems notwithstanding

Used to say that something still happens despite what was just mentioned.

• It rained; we continued notwithstanding.
• The plan was risky, but she supported it notwithstanding.
• He had received several warnings; notwithstanding, he refused to leave.

Similar words: nevertheless, nonetheless, even so

Common phrases: continued notwithstanding, persisted notwithstanding, succeeded notwithstanding

Used to introduce a fact that does not prevent the main statement from being true.

• Notwithstanding that he was tired, he continued.
• She stayed, notwithstanding that everyone else had left.
• Notwithstanding I knew the risks, I agreed to help.

How to use it: notwithstanding (that) + clause (Notwithstanding that the road was dangerous, they continued.)

Similar words: although, even though

Common phrases: notwithstanding that someone, notwithstanding that something