English Uses Using In spite of & Despite, Definition and Examples

English Uses Using In spite of & Despite, Definition and Examples

In spite of and despite express a contrast between two things.  They are prepositional expressions. Followed by a noun phrase or pronoun or a verb in the ‘ing’ from.

Example Sentences

• I love his despite his faults.
• The young men said that they would do it despite all of the difficulties.
• They went out in spite of the rain.
• Despite being a millionaire, she lives in a very small flat.
• The house will certainly sell in spite of the fact that it’s overpriced.
• In spite of the fack that Mark helps to the poor, he isn’t rich.
• Despite her exhaustion, she tries to help us.

 

• In spite of the fog, planes are still landing.
• Despite her young age, she did a very good job.
• They helped them in spite of the difficulties
• Despite the cool day, he don’t want to go out.
• In spite of all the cooking shows I’ve watched, I’m still no good in the kitchen.