despite (B1)

preposition

Pronunciation: /dɪˈspaɪt/

Definition

Without being affected by; in spite of.

Examples

• He continued to work despite his illness.

• Despite the traffic, we arrived on time.

• She felt happy despite the difficult circumstances.

How to Use despite

despite + noun phrase (prepositional phrase)

In spite of a noun or noun phrase. — "Despite the rain, we went for a walk."

despite + gerund (prepositional phrase)

In spite of an action described by a gerund. — "Despite feeling tired, he finished the race."

despite the fact that (prepositional phrase)

In spite of the fact that something is true. — "Despite the fact that he studied hard, he failed the exam."

Synonyms of despite

Words with a similar meaning to despite:

• though
• although
• even though
• nevertheless

Antonyms of despite

Words with the opposite meaning to despite:

• because of
• due to

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