ENGLISH
REFERENCE

despite the fact that

idiom
Meaning

you use this to show that something is true even though there is another fact that makes it surprising.


Examples
SIMPLE

I like the movie despite the fact that it is very long.

CONTEXTUAL

He kept his job despite the fact that he arrived late every single day last month.

COMPLEX

The team achieved a remarkable victory despite the fact that their star player was injured during the first half of the match.

Last updated April 22, 2026