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notwithstanding

adverb

Synonyms and Antonyms of notwithstanding

in spite of that you're rather late getting here, but you're welcome to join us for dinner notwithstanding Synonyms even so, howbeit, nevertheless, nonetheless, however, still, still and all, though, withal, yetRelated Words after all, anyhow, regardless; per contra

notwithstanding

conjunction

Synonyms and Antonyms of notwithstanding

in spite of the fact that the man suspected of being the serial killer is little known to his neighbors, notwithstanding he has lived in the apartment complex for years Synonyms albeit, as, howbeit, much as, although, though, when, whereas, while, whilst [chiefly British]Related Words but, if

notwithstanding

preposition

Synonyms and Antonyms of notwithstanding

without being prevented by we went to see the show, my objections notwithstanding Synonyms despite, regardless of, with

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