Despite - translation, pronunciation and examples
despite
without being affected by
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When to use despite
несмотря на дождь
несмотря на жару
несмотря на шум
несмотря на задержку
несмотря на стоимость
despite usage examples
Несмотря на свой страх, он выступил перед публикой.
Despite his fear, he spoke in public.
Мы остались на улице, несмотря на холодный ветер.
We stayed outside despite the cold wind.
Similar words
The main preposition meaning "without being affected by."
A conjunction used to introduce a contrast clause, not a preposition.
Very close to despite, slightly more phrase-like and often a bit more emphatic.
Focuses more on ignoring a factor than simply being unaffected by it.
A more formal and less common way to say "regardless of."
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despite synonyms
What's the difference between despite / although / in spite of / regardless of / irrespective of / notwithstanding
The main preposition meaning "without being affected by."
Despite the rain, we went for a walk.
Несмотря на дождь, мы пошли гулять.
Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
Хотя шёл дождь, мы пошли гулять.
Very close to despite, slightly more phrase-like and often a bit more emphatic.
In spite of the noise, she slept well.
Несмотря на шум, она хорошо спала.
Focuses more on ignoring a factor than simply being unaffected by it.
We will continue regardless of the cost.
Мы продолжим, независимо от стоимости.
A more formal and less common way to say "regardless of."
Irrespective of age, everyone must follow the rules.
Независимо от возраста, все должны соблюдать правила.
A formal or legal-sounding equivalent of despite.
Notwithstanding the delay, the meeting began on time.
Несмотря на задержку, собрание началось вовремя.
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How to pronounce despite and what this word means
despite translation: несмотря на. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce despite
/dɪˈspaɪt/
despite translation
несмотря на
despite examples
Despite his fear, he spoke in public.
despite transcription
/dɪˈspaɪt/, /dɪˈspaɪt/
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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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