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
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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."
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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."
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Anyway as an adverb (speech act):
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Anyway as an adverb (obsolete):
In any way.
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Notwithstanding as an adverb:
Nevertheless, all the same.
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Notwithstanding as a preposition:
In spite of, despite.
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Notwithstanding as a noun:
An instance of the word "notwithstanding", often characteristic of legalese.