Definitions

in spite of

Part of Speech:

All (5) Adverb (2) Conjunction (1) Preposition (2)

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even adv.
however adv.
although conj.
despite prep.
notwithstanding prep.

ADVERB

even

Synonyms

STRONGEST

indeed much

STRONG

despite disregarding

WEAK

all the more notwithstanding so much as

ADVERB

however

Synonyms

STRONGEST

nevertheless nonetheless notwithstanding still yet

STRONG

all the same be that as it may but despite for all that in spite of that just the same regardless

WEAK

after all anyhow howbeit on the other hand per contra though withal without regard to

CONJUNCTION

although

Synonyms

WEAK

admitting albeit despite despite the fact even if even supposing granting granting all this much as notwithstanding still supposing though when whereas while yet

PREPOSITION

despite

Synonyms

STRONGEST

regardless of

WEAK

against although even though even with in contempt of in defiance of in the face of notwithstanding undeterred by

PREPOSITION

notwithstanding

Synonyms

STRONG

nevertheless nonetheless withal

WEAK

after all against at any rate but despite for all that howbeit in any case in any event on the other hand regardless of though to the contrary

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in spite of

And “Aperture,” the culmination, is Harry in his comfort phase, the New Yorker who has watched everything around him get renovated and priced out and has grown, in spite of it, into his own confidence.

From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026

If his mother were still alive today, he says, she would be out on the streets, encouraging every eligible American to exercise their right to vote, in spite of Callais.

From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026

The impact of higher energy prices on U.K. inflation has been limited, in spite of the unstable nature of the conflict in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

The opportunity is that, with a proper charm offensive, Burnham - like Starmer - could win Trump over in spite of their political differences.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

The man bent forward, his hand in spite of himself reaching for the tiny fist curled around the blanket.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

in spite of

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