Despite ( preposition , noun )

(As a preposition)

Despite ( preposition )

In spite of; notwithstanding; regardless of; regardless whether.

Origin:

From middle english despeite, from old french despite, from des- +pite, from latin despite, from proto-germanic *spītaną ("to spit").

Examples:

1. Despite the weather, we decided to go for a walk.
2. Despite his efforts, he couldn't fix the car.
3. Despite all odds, the team managed to win the game.
4. Despite their differences, they remained good friends.
5. Despite the warnings, she went ahead with her plan.

(As a noun)

Despite ( noun )

In spite of; notwithstanding; regardless of; regardless whether.

Origin:

From middle english despeite, from old french despite, from des- +pite, from latin despite, from proto-germanic *spītaną ("to spit").

Examples:

1. Despite the weather, we decided to go for a walk.
2. Despite his efforts, he couldn't fix the car.
3. Despite all odds, the team managed to win the game.
4. Despite their differences, they remained good friends.
5. Despite the warnings, she went ahead with her plan.