English · Greetings & Phrases
despite
/dɪˈspaɪt/
[/dɪˈspaɪt/]
in spite of
Intermediatepreposition
Definition
Without being affected by; regardless of.
Example
Despite the heavy rain, the festival continued late into the night.
Despite the heavy rain, the festival continued late into the night.
Etymology
From Latin "despicere," to look down on, via Old French "despit."
How & Where It’s Used
Introduces a contrast with a noun or gerund; common in writing.