Idiom idiom
despite the fact that
Meaning
you use this to show that something is true even though there is another fact that makes it surprising.
Examples
“I like the movie despite the fact that it is very long.”
“He kept his job despite the fact that he arrived late every single day last month.”
“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