안쓰면 자주 까먹는 영어 단어 notwithstanding (= despite) ~ 불구하고. 전치사임

notwithstanding

1 of 3

preposition

not·​with·​stand·​ing ˌnät-with-ˈstan-diŋ  -wit͟h-

Synonyms of notwithstanding

 

: DESPITE

notwithstanding their inexperience, they were an immediate success

—often used after its object

 

the motion passed, our objection notwithstanding

notwithstanding

 

2 of 3

adverb

: NEVERTHELESS, HOWEVER

notwithstanding

 

3 of 3

conjunction

: ALTHOUGH

 

Synonyms

Preposition

 

despite

regardless of

with

Adverb

 

even so

howbeit

however

nevertheless

nonetheless

still

still and all

though

withal

yet

Conjunction

 

albeit

although

altho

as

howbeit

much as

though

when

whereas

while

whilst [chiefly British]

 

Examples of notwithstanding in a Sentence

 

Preposition

 

There were purges and there were trials, but compared with the 1940s these were mild indeed, Germany was finally reunited, and, appalling wars in the Balkans notwithstanding, Europe survived the end of the Cold War.

 

—Nicholas Fraser, Harper's, May 2006

Over all, the Illinois is a fairly straight river, only ten per cent longer than its beeline, the fact notwithstanding that the bends at Pekin corkscrew like fishing line that has come untied.

—John McPhee, New Yorker, 15 Nov. 2004

 

It may sound excessive, even notwithstanding dietary concerns, but actually the balance of textures and flavors is perfect: the oiliness of the egg is matched by the sharp saltiness of the anchovies …

—Nigella Lawson, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2003

 

 

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Recent Examples on the Web

 

 

Preposition

 

This is notwithstanding a recent Netanyahu cabinet decision to prevent the collapse of the PA.

—Martin Indyk, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2023

 

 

There were, however, others who stayed to lend a hand — the atrocious state of the playa notwithstanding.

—Morena Duwe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2023

 

 

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Word History

Etymology

Preposition, Adverb, and Conjunction

 

Middle English notwithstonding, from not + withstonding, present participle of withstonden to withstand

 

First Known Use

Preposition

 

14th century, in the meaning defined above

 

Adverb

 

15th century, in the meaning defined above

 

Conjunction

 

15th century, in the meaning defined above

 

Time Traveler

The first known use of notwithstanding was in the 14th century

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