The difference between Nevertheless and Notwithstanding

When used as adverbs, nevertheless means in spite of what preceded, 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 Nevertheless and Notwithstanding

  1. Nevertheless as an adverb (conjunctive):

    In spite of what preceded; yet.

  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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