Notwithstanding – Word of the Day for IELTS
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Notwithstanding – Word of the Day for IELTS Writing & Speaking
Notwithstanding (preposition) \ˌnät-with-ˈstan-diŋ\
Meaning: in spite of something
Synonym: in spite of the fact that; although, nevertheless, despite
Antonym: because of; on account of
Example:
- It was the same material, notwithstanding the texture seemed different.
- Notwithstanding the long delay, I still decided to set out for my journey.
Exercise:
Fill in the gap, using given words: notwithstanding, reluctant, levied, undergo, panel, integrity, convince, colleagues, enormous, albeit
| 1. The airport has _______________ a $10 surcharge for every passenger to cover the cost of renovations to the facility.
2. She has been _______________ to get into a relationship with a guy ever since her last boyfriend dumped her. 3. We continued our picnic, _______________ the light rain. 4. She is to _______________ knee surgery tomorrow morning. 5. As part of the job interview, you will be interviewed by a _______________ of people working in the department. 6. I ran into an old _______________ at a conference, and we went out for a beer after the workshop. 7. He has a reputation for _______________, and everyone trusts him completely. 8. Canada is an _______________ country, the second largest in the world. 9. My boyfriend is trying to _______________ me to get married, but I don’t think that I’m ready. 10. My parents have agreed, _______________ with some conditions, to let me borrow their car for the holidays. |
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