Despite
Example: Despite challenges
Definition
"Despite" is a preposition used to indicate that something happens or is true even though there are obstacles or opposing factors. For example, "Despite challenges" means that the challenges exist but do not prevent the action or situation.
Etymology
The word "despite" originates from the Old French word 'despit,' meaning 'contempt' or 'scorn,' which itself comes from Latin 'despectus,' meaning 'a looking down upon.' Over time, its meaning evolved to indicate opposition or disregard, leading to its current use in English.
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"Despite" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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