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in spite of

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪn ˈspaɪt əv/

in spite of means: Used before something that could prevent an action or result but does not.

preposition

DESPITEB1

Used before something that could prevent an action or result but does not.

  • We played outside in spite of the rain.
  • She passed in spite of missing several classes.
  • In spite of all our efforts, the door stayed shut.

How to use it: in spite of something (We went out in spite of the rain.); in spite of doing something (She felt tired in spite of sleeping well.); in spite of the fact that… (He smiled in spite of the fact that he was hurting.)

Similar words: despite, notwithstanding

Common phrases: in spite of rain, in spite of everything

phrase

UNEXPECTED RESULTB1

Used when something happens even though another thing would normally stop it.

  • He laughed in spite of the pain.
  • In spite of studying hard, I failed the test.
  • They stayed friends in spite of their differences.

How to use it: in spite of something (They kept walking in spite of the heat.); in spite of doing something (He lost in spite of playing well.)

Similar words: despite

Common phrases: in spite of everything, in spite of difficulties

Questions about in spite of

What does in spite of mean?

Used before something that could prevent an action or result but does not.

What is in spite of in other languages?

Türkçe: rağmen · Español: a pesar de · Français: malgré · Deutsch: trotz · Italiano: nonostante · 日本語: にもかかわらず

How do you pronounce in spite of?

It is pronounced /ɪn ˈspaɪt əv/.

How do you use in spite of in a sentence?

We played outside in spite of the rain. She passed in spite of missing several classes.

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