notwithstanding

«notwithstanding» in Mova's school dictionary: true (notwithstanding the rain = in spite of the rain) — its meaning for a pupil, its sense in the lessons and examples, with 5 sentences of Mova's corpora that use it.

part of speech

preposition and adverb (notwithstanding — formal)

meaning for a pupil

1) (formal) In spite of; even though something is true (notwithstanding the rain = in spite of the rain). tree →

2) (adverb, formal) However; all the same. tree →

sense in the lessons

A stiff formal word found in rules, notices, legal texts and the formal exam voice. It tells you something does not stop or change what happens. Phrases: notwithstanding the fact that.

examples

• Notwithstanding the rain, the match went ahead (formal). tree →
• The trip was a success, notwithstanding a few problems. tree →
• Notwithstanding his injury, he finished the race. tree →
• The rule applies to everyone, notwithstanding age. tree →
• It was expensive; it was, notwithstanding, worth it. tree →
• Notwithstanding the fact that she was tired, she helped us. tree →
• In vain they drove them away with a myrtle branch, the flies stung them notwithstanding. tree →

note

Very formal; everyday words: despite, in spite of, even though, still. Can go before or after the noun: "the rain notwithstanding". One word. In maths problems it marks a fact that does not change the answer.

In the corpora

• Notwithstanding if he continue a day or two, he shall not be punished; for he is his money.
• Notwithstanding the sons of Korah died not.
• Notwithstanding the land shall be divided by lot; according to the names of the tribes of their fathers they shall inherit.
• Notwithstanding the king's word prevailed against Joab, and against the captains of the host.
• Notwithstanding I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God.

Trees and pragmatics

Every meaning and example of «notwithstanding» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.