Definitions
- Used to indicate a contrast or concession to what has been said before. - Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or qualifies the previous one. - Used to emphasize a point or idea that follows a contrasting or qualifying statement.
- Used to introduce a clause that contrasts with or qualifies the previous one. - Used to indicate that something is true despite what has just been said. - Used to introduce a clause that expresses an exception to the previous statement.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
- 2Both words indicate that something is true despite what has been said before.
- 3Both words can be used to emphasize a point or idea.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Nonetheless is more commonly used as an adverb or conjunction, while notwithstanding is more commonly used as a preposition or adverb.
- 2Formality: Notwithstanding is more formal than nonetheless.
- 3Position: Nonetheless is usually placed at the beginning or middle of a sentence, while notwithstanding is usually placed at the beginning of a sentence.
- 4Meaning: Nonetheless emphasizes the continuation of a thought or action despite a previous statement, while notwithstanding introduces an exception or limitation to a previous statement.
Remember this!
Nonetheless and notwithstanding are both used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement. However, nonetheless emphasizes the continuation of a thought or action despite a previous statement, while notwithstanding introduces an exception or limitation to a previous statement. Additionally, notwithstanding is more formal and complex than nonetheless.
