in spite of sth
prep. phr..prep. phr.. you use this to say that something happens even though there is something else that might prevent it.
prep. phr.. a complex preposition used to introduce a concessive clause, indicating that an action or event occurs regardless of a counter-factor.
We went for a walk in spite of the rain.
He managed to pass the exam in spite of his lack of preparation and constant distractions.
The company reported record profits in spite of the global economic downturn and significant supply chain disruptions.
always followed by a noun, a pronoun, or a gerund phrase.
contrast with 'despite', which has the same meaning but is a single word; students often incorrectly add 'of' to 'despite' because of this phrase.
In spite of he was tired, he worked.In spite of being tired, he worked.this phrase must be followed by a noun or gerund, not a full subject-verb clause.