But vs. Notwithstanding — What's the Difference?
Difference Between But and Notwithstanding
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But
On the contrary
The plan caused not prosperity but ruin.
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Notwithstanding
In spite of
This small contretemps notwithstanding, they both had a good time
Notwithstanding the evidence, the consensus is that the jury will not reach a verdict
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But
Contrary to expectation; yet
She organized her work but accomplished very little. He is tired but happy.
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Notwithstanding
Nevertheless; in spite of this
I didn't like it. Notwithstanding, I remained calm
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But
Usage Problem Used to indicate an exception
No one but she saw the prowler.
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Notwithstanding
Although; in spite of the fact that
Notwithstanding that the hall was packed with bullies, our champion played on steadily and patiently
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But
With the exception that; except that. Often used with that
Would have joined the band but he couldn't spare the time.
Would have resisted but that they lacked courage.
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Notwithstanding
In spite of
The teams played on, notwithstanding the rain.
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But
(Informal) Without the result that
It never rains but it pours.
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Notwithstanding
All the same; nevertheless
We proceeded, notwithstanding.
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But
(Informal) That. Often used after a negative
There is no doubt but right will prevail.
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Notwithstanding
In spite of the fact that; although.
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But
That ... not. Used after a negative or question
There never is a tax law presented but someone will oppose it.
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Notwithstanding
Nevertheless, all the same.
He, notwithstanding, persisted in his inquiries.
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But
(Informal) Than
They had no sooner arrived but they turned around and left.
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Notwithstanding
Although; despite; even though.
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But
Usage Problem Except.
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Notwithstanding
In spite of, despite.
Notwithstanding personal preferences, the school district's rules on the topic govern our decision
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But
Merely; just; only
Hopes that lasted but a moment.
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Notwithstanding
Without prevention, or obstruction from or by; in spite of.
We gentil women beeLoth to displease any wight,Notwithstanding our great right.
Those on whom Christ bestowed miraculous cures were so transported that their gratitude made them, notwithstanding his prohibition, proclaim the wonders he had done.
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But
Used as an intensive
Get out of here but fast!.
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Notwithstanding
Nevertheless; however; although; as, I shall go, notwithstanding it rains.
I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant. Notwithstanding, in thy days I will not do it.
They which honor the law as an image of the wisdom of God himself, are, notwithstanding, to know that the same had an end in Christ.
You did wisely and honestly too, notwithstandingShe is the greatest beauty in the parish.
These days were ages to him, notwithstanding that he was basking in the smiles of the pretty Mary.
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But
A concern or objection
My offer is final, no ifs, ands, or buts.
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Notwithstanding
Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession);
Although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it
While we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
He was a stern yet fair master
Granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go
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But
Apart from, except (for), excluding.
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.
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But
Outside of.
Away but the hoose and tell me whae's there.
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But
Merely, only, just, no more than
Christmas comes but once a year.
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But
Though, however.
I'll have to go home early but.
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But
, although, nevertheless, on the other hand introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence.
She is very old but still attractive.
You told me I could do that, but she said that I could not.
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But
, rather adversative conjunction, introducing a word or clause in contrast or contradiction with the preceding negative clause or sentence}}.
I am not rich but [I am] poor.
Not John but Peter went there.
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But
(colloquial) Used at the beginning of a sentence to express opposition to a remark.
But I never said you could do that!
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But
Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
I cannot but feel offended.
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But
(colloquial) Used to link an interjection to the following remark as an intensifier.
Wow! But that's amazing!
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But
(archaic) Without it also being the case that; unless that (introducing a necessary concomitant).
It never rains but it pours.
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But
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
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But
(obsolete) Only; solely; merely.
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But
(obsolete) Until.
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But
That.
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But
An instance or example of using the word "but".
It has to be done – no ifs or buts.
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But
(Scotland) The outer room of a small two-room cottage.
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But
A limit; a boundary.
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But
The end; especially the larger or thicker end, or the blunt, in distinction from the sharp, end; the butt.
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But
(archaic) Use the word "but".
But me no buts.
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But
Except with; unless with; without.
So insolent that he could not go but either spurning equals or trampling on his inferiors.
Touch not the cat but a glove.
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But
Except; besides; save.
Who can it be, ye gods! but perjured Lycon?
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But
Excepting or excluding the fact that; save that; were it not that; unless; - elliptical, for but that.
And but my noble Moor is true of mind . . . it were enough to put him to ill thinking.
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But
Otherwise than that; that not; - commonly, after a negative, with that.
It cannot be but nature hath some director, of infinite power, to guide her in all her ways.
There is no question but the king of Spain will reform most of the abuses.
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But
Only; solely; merely.
Observe but how their own principles combat one another.
If they kill us, we shall but die.
A formidable man but to his friends.
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But
On the contrary; on the other hand; only; yet; still; however; nevertheless; more; further; - as connective of sentences or clauses of a sentence, in a sense more or less exceptive or adversative; as, the House of Representatives passed the bill, but the Senate dissented; our wants are many, but quite of another kind.
Now abideth faith hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.
When pride cometh, then cometh shame; but with the lowly is wisdom.
But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; . . . the lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him.
But this I read, that but if remedyThou her afford, full shortly I her dead shall see.
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But
The outer apartment or kitchen of a two-roomed house; - opposed to ben, the inner room.
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But
A limit; a boundary.
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But
The end; esp. the larger or thicker end, or the blunt, in distinction from the sharp, end. Now disused in this sense, being replaced by butt{2}. See 1st Butt.
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But
And nothing more;
I was merely asking
It is simply a matter of time
Just a scratch
He was only a child
Hopes that last but a moment
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