Simple meaning
What does Despite mean?
Despite means even though something is hard.
Dictionary definition
Without being stopped by something difficult.
Example sentences
Despite in a sentence
easy
Despite the rain, we practiced outside.
medium
She kept reading despite the noise.
hard
Despite early mistakes, the group finished a strong final draft.
Synonyms
Words like Despite
in spite ofUse for continuing when obstacles exist.
regardless ofUse for not being stopped by a condition.
Antonyms
Opposite words
because ofUse for cause, not contrast.
due toUse for explaining why something happened.
Word family
Despite word family
Base word
despite
preposition
despite
Base form.
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What does despite mean in context?
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