Despite
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preposition
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noun
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(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:
- Despite the weather, we decided to go for a walk.
- Despite his efforts, he couldn't fix the car.
- Despite all odds, the team managed to win the game.
- Despite their differences, they remained good friends.
- 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:
- Despite the weather, we decided to go for a walk.
- Despite his efforts, he couldn't fix the car.
- Despite all odds, the team managed to win the game.
- Despite their differences, they remained good friends.
- Despite the warnings, she went ahead with her plan.