Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
despite
preposition
/dɪˈspaɪt/
Definition
Without being affected by; in defiance of.
Examples
- Despite the rain, the picnic continued as planned.
- She succeeded despite facing many obstacles.
- He kept smiling despite the difficult situation.
Meaning
The term ‘despite’ indicates that something occurs regardless of a particular circumstance or condition.
Synonyms
- In spite of
- Notwithstanding
- Regardless of
