despite
/dɪˈspaɪt/
English B2 · Upper-intermediateprepositionThinking
despite (preposition) means without being affected by something.
Persian: علیرغم
Meaning of despite
| Word | despite |
|---|---|
| Definition | without being affected by something |
| Persian | علیرغم |
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈspaɪt/ |
| Part of speech | preposition |
| Level | B2 (Upper-intermediate) |
Example sentence
They went out despite the rain.
آنها علیرغم باران بیرون رفتند.
Synonyms of despite
in spite of
Common phrases with despite
- despite the fact
- despite everything
- despite this
Related English words
analyseto study something carefully in order to understand it · B2anticipateto expect something and be ready for it · B2apparenteasy to see or understand; seeming to be true · B2approacha way of dealing with something; to come near · B2assumeto accept that something is true without having proof · B2criticalextremely important; or expressing disapproval · B2distinguishto see or understand the difference between things · B2evaluateto judge how good, useful or successful something is · B2
Questions about despite
What does despite mean?
despite (preposition) means without being affected by something.
What is the Persian meaning of despite?
despite means علیرغم in Persian.
What level is the word despite?
despite is a English B2 (upper-intermediate) word.
What is another word for despite?
Words close in meaning to despite include in spite of.
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