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Despite the rain, we practiced outside.
What does Despite mean?
Despite means even though something is hard.
Dictionary definition
Without being stopped by something difficult.
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She kept reading despite the noise.
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Despite early mistakes, the group finished a strong final draft.
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What does despite mean?
Despite means even though something is hard.
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Which choice is closest in meaning to despite?
The choice "in spite of" is closest in meaning because despite means even though something is hard.
Practice 3
Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for despite?
The choice "because of" is a strong contrast because despite means even though something is hard.
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dih · spyt · strongest beat: spyt
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WordDespite.
Partpreposition.
MeaningDespite means even though something is hard.
ExampleExample: Despite the rain, we practiced outside.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dih · spyt
- Strongest beat
- spyt
- Ending
- spyt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on spyt.
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Synonyms
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in spite ofUse for continuing when obstacles exist.
regardless ofUse for not being stopped by a condition.
Antonyms
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because ofUse for cause, not contrast.
due toUse for explaining why something happened.
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despite
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