notwithstanding

gb/nˌɑtwɪθstˈændɪŋ/ us/nˌɑtwɪθstˈændɪŋ/

C1 Anh

ellenére, dacára, bár, annak ellenére, hogy, ennek ellenére, mindazonáltal, függetlenül

C1 FORMAL

ellenére B2

dacára C1

Mẫu sử dụng:

notwithstanding [noun/gerund] / [noun] notwithstanding

Notwithstanding the rain, the match went ahead.

Az eső ellenére a meccset megtartották.

He kept smiling, the tension notwithstanding.

A feszültség ellenére továbbra is mosolygott.

Notwithstanding her lack of experience, she did an excellent job.

Ví dụ cho người học

Notwithstanding the traffic, we arrived on time.

A forgalom ellenére időben megérkeztünk.

Notwithstanding his cold, he went to work.

A megfázása ellenére elment dolgozni.

Lỗi thường gặp:

Often confused with “therefore”; it actually introduces a contrast (like “despite”), not a result.

Nghĩa

despite; in spite of

Cụm từ đi kèm

Từ đồng nghĩa

despite (More common and neutral than “notwithstanding”.) | in spite of (Slightly longer and often less formal.) | regardless of (Emphasizes ignoring a factor rather than overcoming it.)

Từ trái nghĩa

because of (Gives a reason rather than a contrast.) | due to (More formal way to express cause, not contrast.)

Chủ đề

writing |argumentation |law

Định nghĩa

It means “despite” or “in spite of”.

Used to say that something happens or is true even though there is a particular fact, situation, or difficulty.

C1 FORMAL

bár B1

annak ellenére, hogy B2

Mẫu sử dụng:

notwithstanding (that) [clause]

Notwithstanding that the budget was cut, the project stayed on track.

Bár csökkentették a költségvetést, a projekt a tervek szerint haladt.

Notwithstanding what the report suggests, demand is rising.

Bár a jelentés mást sugall, a kereslet növekszik.

Notwithstanding that she felt nervous, she spoke clearly.

Ví dụ cho người học

Notwithstanding that it was cold, we went out.

Bár hideg volt, kimentünk.

Lỗi thường gặp:

Avoid using it like “however” with a comma; it usually introduces a full clause directly (often with “that”).

Nghĩa

although; despite the fact that

Cụm từ đi kèm

Từ đồng nghĩa

although (Most common clause linker for contrast.) | even though (Slightly more emphatic and more conversational.)

Từ trái nghĩa

because (Introduces a reason rather than a contrast.) | since (Often gives a cause/explanation, not a concession.)

Chủ đề

writing |argumentation |law

Định nghĩa

It means “although” and connects two clauses.

Used to introduce a clause that contrasts with the main clause, meaning “although” or “despite the fact that”.

C1 FORMAL

ennek ellenére B2

mindazonáltal C1

Mẫu sử dụng:

[statement]. Notwithstanding, [statement].

The plan is risky; notwithstanding, it may be our best option.

A terv kockázatos; ennek ellenére talán ez a legjobb lehetőségünk.

It’s an expensive solution. Notwithstanding, it would save time.

Ez egy drága megoldás. Ennek ellenére időt takarítana meg.

He had missed several deadlines; notwithstanding, the team supported him.

Ví dụ cho người học

It was difficult. Notwithstanding, we finished.

Nehéz volt. Ennek ellenére befejeztük.

Lỗi thường gặp:

Less common than “however” or “nevertheless” in this adverb use; it can sound stiff in everyday conversation.

Nghĩa

nevertheless; even so

Cụm từ đi kèm

notwithstanding, |notwithstanding this |notwithstanding that |notwithstanding it all

Từ đồng nghĩa

nevertheless (More common in modern writing.) | however (Very common and more flexible in placement.) | still (More informal and conversational.)

Từ trái nghĩa

therefore (Signals a result rather than a contrast.) | consequently (Formal result marker, opposite of concessive contrast.)

Chủ đề

writing |argumentation

Định nghĩa

It means “nevertheless” or “even so”.

Used to say that something is true or happens despite what was just mentioned; nevertheless.

C2 LEGAL

függetlenül C1

Mẫu sử dụng:

Notwithstanding [other provision/law], [this clause applies].

Notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement, either party may terminate for fraud.

A jelen megállapodás bármely más rendelkezésétől függetlenül bármelyik fél jogosult a megállapodást csalás esetén felmondani.

Notwithstanding the limitations in Section 4, the customer may request a refund within 30 days.

A 4. szakaszban foglalt korlátozásoktól függetlenül az ügyfél 30 napon belül visszatérítést kérhet.

Notwithstanding applicable law, the parties agree to arbitrate all disputes.

Lỗi thường gặp:

Do not treat it as a simple synonym of “however” in legal drafting; it is often meant to create an explicit override.

Nghĩa

legal: overrides conflicting rules

Cụm từ đi kèm

Từ đồng nghĩa

despite (Similar meaning, but usually less explicit as an override marker in legal drafting.)

Từ trái nghĩa

subject to (Signals that a rule is limited by or depends on another rule.)

Chủ đề

legal |business |contracts

Định nghĩa

In contracts, it means “this rule applies even if something else says different”.

In legal or contract language, used to state that a clause applies even if another law, rule, or contract provision would otherwise conflict with it.

Ngữ pháp

Dạng từ điển

notwithstanding

IPA

GB/nˌɑtwɪθstˈændɪŋ/

US/nˌɑtwɪθstˈændɪŋ/

Âm tiết và trọng âm

not - with - stand - ing (4 âm tiết)

Stress on 3rd syllable (stand)

Các dạng từ

Noun

Base: notwithstanding
Plural: notwithstandings

Họ từ

Forms

notwithstandings noun

Related words

withstand verb B2

Cách diễn đạt

[noun phrase] notwithstanding

/nˈaʊn fɹˈeɪz nˌɑtwɪθstˈændɪŋ/

fixed phrase formal

despite that thing (after noun)

It means “despite”, placed after the noun.

Ví dụ

His repeated apologies notwithstanding, she refused to speak to him.
The delays notwithstanding, the product launched on schedule.
The criticism notwithstanding, the article was widely shared.

Ví dụ cho người học

The rain notwithstanding, we played.