All 3 Uses of
notwithstanding
in
A Christmas Carol
- [After Scrooge was rude] His nephew left the room without an angry word, notwithstanding.
Chpt 1 *notwithstanding = despite what just happened (in this case, even though Scrooge was rude to his nephew, the nephew did not express an angry word.)
- "You are not looking at it," said Scrooge.
"But I see it," said the Ghost, "notwithstanding."
Chpt 1notwithstanding = in spite of that
- It was a remarkable quality of the Ghost (which Scrooge had observed at the baker's), that notwithstanding his gigantic size, he could accommodate himself to any place with ease; and that he stood beneath a low roof quite as gracefully and like a supernatural creature, as it was possible he could have done in any lofty hall.
Chpt 3notwithstanding = in spite of
Definition:
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(notwithstanding) in spite of; or in spite of the thing mentioned
(Used to connect contrasting ideas. Other synonyms could include words and phrases such as nevertheless, nonetheless, all the same, still, and however.)editor's notes: This word is commonly seen in legal contracts you may be asked to sign.