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Definition
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.)
(Used to connect contrasting ideas. Other synonyms could include words and phrases such as nevertheless, nonetheless, all the same, still, and however.)
- ANTONIO: I am the unhappy subject of these quarrels.
PORTIA: Sir, grieve not you; you are welcome notwithstanding.5.1 — Act 5 Scene 1 — Belmont. The avenue to PORTIA's house (78% in)
notwithstanding = despite what was just said (in this case, even though he is the subject of the quarrels, he is still welcome.)
- The man is, notwithstanding, sufficient.1.3 — Act 1 Scene 3 — Venice. A public place (14% in)
- Notwithstanding, use your pleasure; if your love do not persuade you to come, let not my letter.'3.2 — Act 3 Scene 2 — Belmont. A room in PORTIA's house (98% in)
There are no more uses of "notwithstanding" in The Merchant of Venice.
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