In spite of
Pronunciation: /ˈɪn ˈspaɪt ˈəv/
In spite of (prep)
- Used to say something happens even though another thing could have stopped it.
- Used to show that a negative condition exists, but it does not prevent the main result.
In spite of (preposition)
Examples
- She smiled in spite of the bad news.
- They kept working in spite of the noise.