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AWL Sublist 4 · Academic Word
despite
/dɪˈspaɪt/ Syllables: de·ˈspite
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
Without being affected by; in spite of a fact or obstacle.
Synonyms
in spite of
notwithstanding
regardless of
Antonyms
None available
Translations
despite in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
على الرغم من، بالرغم من
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
تستخدم لتقول إن شيئًا ما حدث أو صحيح، حتى لو كان هناك شيء آخر قد يمنعه أو يجعله صعبًا.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Despite means in spite of or without being stopped by. Despite limited funding, the study achieved strong results. It introduces a contrast between an obstacle and an outcome.
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Memory TipDespite = pushing forward against something that might stop you.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Despite the small sample size, the findings provide important preliminary evidence.
The programme continued despite significant cuts to the research budget that year.
Despite initial resistance, the new assessment model was adopted across all departments.
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