Despite
Preposition
UK
/dÉȘËspaÉȘt/
US
/dÉȘËspaÉȘt/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
Used to show contrast between two ideas.
Example
"Despite the weather, we went."
"Despite being tired, she stayed up late to finish her school assignment."
"He succeeded despite many difficulties, showing his strong will and determination."
Explanation
Despite is a word used to show that something happened even though there was difficulty or something against it. It means âin spite ofâ. For example: âDespite the rain, we played footballâ means the rain did not stop the game. It connects two ideas: one showing a problem, and the other showing success or continuation. Itâs often used in writing and speaking to explain contrast.