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CEFR B1+ · Phrases
despite the fact that
/dɪˈspaɪt ðə fækt ðæt/ Headword: despite 📚 Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)
Synonyms & Antonyms
This phrase is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict the main clause, meaning 'even though' or 'regardless of the fact that'.
Synonyms
even though
although
in spite of the fact that
notwithstanding that
Antonyms
because of the fact that
due to the fact that
Translations
despite the fact that in your language
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عربي
تُستخدم هذه العبارة لتقديم بيان يتناقض أو يبدو متناقضًا مع الجملة الرئيسية، وتعني 'على الرغم من أن' أو 'بغض النظر عن حقيقة أن'.
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اردو
یہ جملہ ایک ایسے بیان کو متعارف کرانے کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے جو مرکزی جملے کے برعکس یا متضاد لگتا ہے، جس کا مطلب ہے 'اگرچہ' یا 'اس حقیقت کے باوجود کہ'۔
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हिंदी
यह वाक्यांश एक ऐसे कथन को प्रस्तुत करने के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है जो मुख्य खंड के विपरीत या विरोधाभासी लगता है, जिसका अर्थ है 'भले ही' या 'इस तथ्य के बावजूद कि'।
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中文
这个短语用于引入一个与主句对比或看似矛盾的陈述，意思是“尽管”或“不顾事实”。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
It means 'even though' something is true. You use it to show a surprise or a contrast. Something happens, but it's surprising because of another fact.
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Memory TipThink of it as a longer, more formal way to say 'even though'.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Despite the fact that (even though) it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.
She passed the exam despite the fact that (even though) she hadn't studied much.
They continued their journey despite the fact that (even though) they were very tired.
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