despite
несмотря на
without being affected by
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Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
Very close to despite, slightly more phrase-like and often a bit more emphatic.
In spite of the noise, she slept well.
Focuses more on ignoring a factor than simply being unaffected by it.
We will continue regardless of the cost.
A more formal and less common way to say "regardless of."
Irrespective of age, everyone must follow the rules.
A formal or legal-sounding equivalent of despite.
Notwithstanding the delay, the meeting began on time.
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How is despite different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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despite meaning: what does it mean?
without being affected by
despite pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
despite is pronounced as /dɪˈspaɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
despite definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Despite his fear, he spoke in public. Translation: Несмотря на свой страх, он выступил перед публикой.
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