<p><strong>Preposition:</strong></p><ul><li>in spite of; without being opposed or prevented by: Notwithstanding a brilliant defense, he was found guilty. She went to the game anyway, doctor's orders notwithstanding.</li></ul><p><strong>Conjunction:</strong></p><ul><li>in spite of the fact that; although: It was the same material, notwithstanding the texture seemed different.</li></ul><p><strong>Adverb:</strong></p><ul><li>nevertheless; anyway; yet: We were invited notwithstanding.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>