ENGLISH
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in spite of

idiom
B1
Meaning

Used to say that something happens even though something else might have stopped it — regardless of it. It means much the same as "despite". "They went hiking in spite of the rain."


Examples
SIMPLE

We enjoyed the picnic in spite of the wind.

CONTEXTUAL

In spite of her fear of heights, Nadia climbed to the top of the tower to see the view.

COMPLEX

In spite of repeated warnings from the coast guard, the surfers paddled out into waves that had already injured two people that morning.

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