What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
maugre
Example
Maugre the stormy weather, the ship sailed on. [maugre: preposition]
Example
He continued to work maugre the pain in his injured hand. [maugre: adverb]
despite
Example
Despite the rain, we still went for a walk. [despite: preposition]
Example
She passed the test despite feeling unprepared. [despite: conjunction]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Despite is much more commonly used than maugre in modern English. It is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between maugre and despite?
Maugre is considered more formal and literary than despite. It is not commonly used in everyday language and may be more appropriate in formal writing or speech.
