Word DESPITE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

despite

🇺🇸 [dɪˈspaɪt]

Meanings

In spite of; used to introduce a contrast or contradiction. Despite is used to show that something happened or was true even though there were obstacles, challenges, or negative factors that might have prevented it.

Examples

• Despite the rain, the event went ahead as planned.
• She finished the marathon despite feeling ill.
• Despite the difficulties, the team managed to complete the project on time.
• Despite his efforts, he was unable to fix the car.
• They went to the beach despite the cold weather.

Synonyms

in spite of • notwithstanding • regardless of

Antonyms

because of • due to • on account of