despite
word
/dɪˈspaɪt/
di-SPYT
/dɪspˈaɪt/
di-SPYT
Definition
Used to show that something happened or is true even though there was something that might have prevented it or made it surprising. It is followed by a noun, pronoun, or -ing form, not a full clause by itself.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in both writing and speech. 'Despite' and 'in spite of' are very similar; 'despite of' is incorrect. After 'despite', say 'despite the rain' or 'despite being tired', not 'despite it was raining'.
Spanish: a pesar dePortuguese (BR): apesar dePortuguese (PT): apesar deChinese (Simplified): 尽管 - 虽然Chinese (Traditional): 儘管 - 雖然Hindi: के बावजूदArabic: على الرغم منBengali: সত্ত্বেও - হলেওRussian: несмотря наJapanese: にもかかわらずVietnamese: mặc dùKorean: 에도 불구하고Turkish: -e rağmen - -e karşınUrdu: کے باوجودIndonesian: walaupun - meskipun
Example Sentences
We went for a walk despite the rain.
basic
She smiled despite her pain.
basic
Despite being tired, he finished his homework.
basic
Despite everything, they stayed together.
natural
I still like the job despite the long hours.
natural
We had a great time despite the bad weather.
natural