The difference between Anyway and Notwithstanding

When used as adverbs, anyway means regardless, whereas notwithstanding means nevertheless, all the same.


Notwithstanding is also noun with the meaning: an instance of the word "notwithstanding", often characteristic of legalese.

Notwithstanding is also postposition with the meaning: in spite of, despite.

Notwithstanding is also conjunction with the meaning: although.

Notwithstanding is also preposition with the meaning: in spite of, despite.

check bellow for the other definitions of Anyway and Notwithstanding

  1. Anyway as an adverb (conjunctive):

    Regardless; anyhow.

    Examples:

    "He didn't enjoy washing his car, but it was so dirty that he did it anyway."

  2. Anyway as an adverb (speech act):

    . See anyhow and at least.

    Examples:

    "I don't think that's true. I haven't found any evidence, anyway."

  3. Anyway as an adverb (speech act):

  4. Anyway as an adverb (obsolete):

    In any way.

  1. Notwithstanding as an adverb:

    Nevertheless, all the same.

  1. Notwithstanding as a preposition:

    In spite of, despite.

  1. Notwithstanding as a noun:

    An instance of the word "notwithstanding", often characteristic of legalese.