Example: In spite of that, she finished her homework on time.
Definition
"In spite of that" is a phrase used to indicate that something happens or is true despite a particular obstacle or opposing fact. It introduces a contrast, showing that the outcome occurs even though there are reasons it might not.
The phrase "in spite of that" comes from the word "spite," which has Old French and Middle English origins meaning a feeling of malice or defiance. Originally, "in spite of" meant 'despite' or 'regardless of,' conveying the idea of overcoming opposition or difficulty.
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"In spite of that" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 130 commonly used expressions.
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