despite Definition
without being affected by; in spite of.
Using despite: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "despite" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Despite the rain, we went for a walk.
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He went to work despite feeling ill.
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Despite her fear of flying, she boarded the plane.
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Despite his lack of experience, he got the job.
despite Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for despite
- notwithstanding
- although
- regardless of
- in spite of
- even with
Antonyms for despite
- because of
- due to
- thanks to
Phrases with despite
Example
Despite herself, she found him attractive.
used to introduce a fact that makes the other part of the sentence surprising or unexpected
Example
Despite the fact that he was tired, he couldn't sleep.
in spite of all the difficulties or problems
Example
Despite everything, they managed to finish the project on time.
Origins of despite
from Old French 'despit', meaning 'contempt'
Summary: despite in Brief
The term 'despite' [dɪˈspaɪt] means 'without being affected by; in spite of'. It is used to indicate that something happens or is true even though there are difficulties or problems. Examples include 'Despite the rain, we went for a walk.' and 'Despite his lack of experience, he got the job.' 'Despite' can be used in phrases like 'despite oneself' and 'despite the fact that'.
