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CEFR A1 · Conjunctions
despite
/dɪˈspaɪt/ 📚 Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
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Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
Despite is a preposition used to introduce a fact that makes something else seem surprising. It means 'even though' or 'in spite of'.
Synonyms
in spite of
even though
notwithstanding
Antonyms
because of
due to
Translations
despite in your language
🇸🇦
عربي
على الرغم من
🇵🇰
اردو
اس کے باوجود کہ
🇮🇳
हिंदी
इसके बावजूद
🇨🇳
中文
尽管
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
You use 'despite' to show a contrast. It means something happened even when there was a difficulty. It's like saying 'even though'.
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Memory TipThink of 'despite' as 'disregarding' a difficulty.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Despite (even though) the rain, we still went for a walk in the park.
He continued to work hard despite (even with) feeling tired.
They enjoyed the concert despite (without being bothered by) the loud crowd.
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