Notwithstanding
Notwithstanding conjunction - In spite of the fact that.
Usage example: the man suspected of being the serial killer is little known to his neighbors, notwithstanding he has lived in the apartment complex for years
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Synonyms for Notwithstanding
While and notwithstanding are semantically related. In some cases you can use "While" instead a conjunction "Notwithstanding".
While
While conjunction - In spite of the fact that.
Usage example: while this term paper is very well done, it's still late
Notwithstanding and while are semantically related. You can use "Notwithstanding" instead the word "While" as a conjunction or a preposition.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- during and notwithstanding
- during and while
- but and notwithstanding
- but and while
- however and notwithstanding
- however and while
- though and notwithstanding
- though and while
- if and notwithstanding
- if and while
- at the same time and notwithstanding
- at the same time and while
- whilst and notwithstanding
- whilst and while
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