despite
gb/dɪspˈaɪt/ us/dɪspˈaɪt/
B1
Ingles
~ 800
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
preposition
B1
relation
1
without being affected by
Used to show that something happens even though there is another thing that could stop it.
Padron ng paggamit:
despite [noun/noun phrase]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'despite' with 'although'. 'Despite' is followed by a noun or noun phrase, not a full clause unless using 'the fact that'.
Mga kasingkahulugan
in spite of (Almost identical in meaning; slightly more common in informal speech.)
Mga kasalungat
because of (Indicates a cause rather than contrast or concession.)
Mga kolokasyon
despite the rain
|despite the fact
|despite difficulties
|despite opposition
Mga tema
contrast
|logic
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Mga Halimbawa
- Despite the heavy traffic, we arrived on time.
- She continued working despite feeling unwell.
- The team won despite having fewer players than the opponent.
- Despite the rain, the festival went ahead as planned.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- Despite the cold, we went outside.
- He passed the test despite his illness.
- They had fun despite the bad weather.
- Despite her age, she runs fast.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
despite
IPA
GB/dɪspˈaɪt/
US/dɪspˈaɪt/
Mga pantig at diin
des - pite (2 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pite)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: despite
- Plural: despites
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
despites
noun
Related words
Mga ekspresyon
despite the fact that
1/dɪspˈaɪt ðə fˈækt ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
even though something is true
Used to show that something happens even though a certain fact is true.
Mga Halimbawa
- Despite the fact that he was tired, he kept working.
- She smiled despite the fact that she was nervous.