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despite

/dɪˈspaɪt/

[/dɪˈspaɪt/]

in spite of

Intermediatepreposition

Definition

Without being affected by; regardless of.

Example

Despite the heavy rain, the festival continued late into the night.

Despite the heavy rain, the festival continued late into the night.

Etymology

From Latin "despicere," to look down on, via Old French "despit."

How & Where It’s Used

Introduces a contrast with a noun or gerund; common in writing.

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