Meaning of Despite
In simple words: In spite of something.
Despite in a sentence
- She completed the marathon despite the harsh weather.
- Despite his efforts, he could not convince her.
- The team won the match despite being one player short.
- He smiled despite feeling sad inside.
- Despite their differences, they remain friends.
How to use Despite
Use 'despite' to show contrast between two ideas. It's more formal than 'in spite of'.
Grammar pattern
despite + noun/gerund
Memory hint
Think of 'despite' as 'no matter what', showing determination.
Related words
Collocations with Despite
- despite the challenges
- despite the risks
- despite the noise
Synonyms for Despite
- in spite of
- notwithstanding
- regardless of
Opposites of Despite
- because of
- due to
Common mistakes with Despite
- Confusing 'despite' with 'although'
- Using 'despite' before a clause instead of a noun or gerund
- Incorrectly using 'despite' without a following noun or gerund
Despite appears in
Despite in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
رغم
على الرغم من شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সত্ত্বেও
কোনো কিছু সত্ত্বেও।
- GermanDeutsch
Trotz
Trotz etwas.
- SpanishEspañol
A pesar de
A pesar de algo.
- Persianفارسی
با وجود
با وجود چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Malgré
En dépit de quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
इसके बावजूद
किसी चीज़ के बावजूद।
- ItalianItaliano
Nonostante
Nonostante qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Apesar de
Mesmo com algo.
- RussianРусский
Несмотря на
Вопреки чему-либо.
- Urduاردو
با وجود اینکه
کسی چیز کے باوجود۔
- Chinese中文
尽管
尽管某事。
More words like Despite
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- CorpseB1
The dead body of a human or animal.
- TypicalA2
Representing the usual characteristics of a particular group or situation.
- VaporB1
A gaseous state of a substance that is typically liquid at room temperature.
- TraditionA2
A custom or belief passed down over time within a group.
- ApproachB2
A way of dealing with a situation or a method of doing something.
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Frequently asked questions about Despite
What does Despite mean?
In spite of something.
What is the definition of Despite?
In spite of something; without being affected by it.
How do you use Despite in a sentence?
She completed the marathon despite the harsh weather.
Can you give another example of Despite?
Despite his efforts, he could not convince her.
What are synonyms for Despite?
Common alternatives include in spite of, notwithstanding, regardless of.
What is the opposite of Despite?
Opposite meanings include because of, due to.
What words go with Despite?
It commonly pairs with despite the challenges, despite the risks, despite the noise.
What are common mistakes when using Despite?
Confusing 'despite' with 'although' Using 'despite' before a clause instead of a noun or gerund Incorrectly using 'despite' without a following noun or gerund
How do you pronounce Despite?
US: //dɪˈspaɪt//, UK: //dɪˈspaɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Despite?
Use 'despite' to show contrast between two ideas. It's more formal than 'in spite of'.
What CEFR level is Despite?
"Despite" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.





