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# notwithstanding

preposition and adverb (notwithstanding — formal)

«notwithstanding» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. (formal) In spite of; even though something is true (notwithstanding the rain = in spite of the rain). [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/N/notwithstanding/#m1)
2. (adverb, formal) However; all the same. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/N/notwithstanding/#m2)

### 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 →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/N/notwithstanding/#x1)
- The trip was a success, notwithstanding a few problems. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/N/notwithstanding/#x2)
- Notwithstanding his injury, he finished the race. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/N/notwithstanding/#x3)
- The rule applies to everyone, notwithstanding age. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/N/notwithstanding/#x4)
- It was expensive; it was, notwithstanding, worth it. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/N/notwithstanding/#x5)
- Notwithstanding the fact that she was tired, she helped us. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/N/notwithstanding/#x6)
- In vain they drove them away with a myrtle branch, the flies stung them notwithstanding. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/N/notwithstanding/#x7)

### 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 Jewish tradition

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 sons of Korah died not. (Torah NUM.26.11, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/N/notwithstanding/#x1)
- Notwithstanding if he continue a day or two, he shall not be punished; for he is his money. (Torah EXO.21.21, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/N/notwithstanding/#x2)
- Notwithstanding the land shall be divided by lot; according to the names of the tribes of their fathers they shall inherit. (Torah NUM.26.55, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/N/notwithstanding/#x3)
- Notwithstanding the king's word prevailed against Joab, and against the captains of the host. (Prophets 2SA.24.4, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/N/notwithstanding/#x4)
- Notwithstanding I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God. (Writings JOB.13.3, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/N/notwithstanding/#x5)
- Notwithstanding my right I am accounted a liar; my wound is incurable, though I am without transgression.' (Writings JOB.34.6, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/N/notwithstanding/#x6)

### 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.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «notwithstanding» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/N/notwithstanding/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«notwithstanding» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/notwithstanding.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «notwithstanding» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/N/notwithstanding/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«notwithstanding» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/notwithstanding.html) on Mova free.