The difference between But and Notwithstanding

When used as nouns, but means an instance or example of using the word "but", whereas notwithstanding means an instance of the word "notwithstanding", often characteristic of legalese.

When used as conjunctions, but means , conjunction, introducing a word or clause in or with the preceding negative clause or sentence}}, whereas notwithstanding means although.

When used as prepositions, but means apart from, except (for), excluding, whereas notwithstanding means in spite of, despite.

When used as adverbs, but means merely, only, just, whereas notwithstanding means nevertheless, all the same.

But is also verb with the meaning: use the word "but".

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

check bellow for the other definitions of But and Notwithstanding

  1. But as a preposition:

    Apart from, except (for), excluding.

    Examples:

    "Everyone but Father left early."

    "I like everything but that."

    "Nobody answered the door when I knocked, so I had no choice but to leave."

  2. But as a preposition (obsolete, outside, Scotland):

    Outside of.

    Examples:

    "Away but the [[hoose]] and tell me [[whae]]'s there."

  1. But as an adverb:

    Merely, only, just.

  2. But as an adverb (Australian, conjunctive):

    Though, however.

    Examples:

    "I'll have to go home early but."

  3. But as an adverb:

    Examples:

    "Nobody, but nobody, crosses me and gets away with it."

  1. But as a noun:

    An instance or example of using the word "but".

    Examples:

    "It has to be done – no ifs or buts."

  2. But as a noun (Scotland):

    The outer room of a small two-room cottage.

  3. But as a noun:

    A limit; a boundary.

  4. But as a noun:

    The end; especially the larger or thicker end, or the blunt, in distinction from the sharp, end; the butt.

  1. But as a verb (archaic):

    Use the word "but".

    Examples:

    "But me no buts."

  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.

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