несмотря на то что
Despite the fact that I was tired, I finished painting.
Несмотря на то что я устал, я закончил красить.
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preposition · B1 · often · UK/US
despite
despite
Meaning of despite
English
without being affected by
Русский
не обращая внимания на что-то, вопреки этому
Pronunciation
British English
/dɪˈspaɪt/
American English
/dɪˈspaɪt/
despite with Russian translation
Сочетания и примеры со словом despite
Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.
5 сочетаний
Вопреки обстоятельствам
In spite of thingsdespite myself
невольно
I smiled despite myself when the puppy fell asleep sitting up.
Я невольно улыбнулся, когда щенок заснул сидя.
- despite everythingнесмотря ни на что
- despite all effortsнесмотря на все усилия
- despite thisнесмотря на это
despite usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian
Despite his fear, he spoke in public.
Несмотря на свой страх, он выступил перед публикой.
🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian
We stayed outside despite the cold wind.
Мы остались на улице, несмотря на холодный ветер.
despite synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between despite, in spite of, although, regardless of, irrespective of, and notwithstanding
I
🇬🇧English
in spite of
Same meaning, a slightly longer phrase.
B2often
ENIn spite of the noise, she slept well.
ENAlthough it was raining, we went for a walk.
R
🇬🇧English
regardless of
Without being affected by something at all.
B2often
ENWe will continue regardless of the cost.
Advanced: broader words
I
🇬🇧English
irrespective of
Regardless of; formal and written.
B2rare word
ENIrrespective of age, everyone must follow the rules.
N
🇬🇧English
notwithstanding
Despite; very formal, legal style.
B2very rare word
ENNotwithstanding the delay, the meeting began on time.
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Questions about this word
What does despite mean?
without being affected by
How do you pronounce despite?
despite is pronounced [dɪˈspaɪt].
How is despite used in a sentence?
Несмотря на свой страх, он выступил перед публикой. Translation: Despite his fear, he spoke in public.
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