in spite of

Definitions

Without being affected by; regardless of.

Even though; notwithstanding.

Examples

In spite of the heavy rain, the soccer match continued as scheduled.

She managed to finish her project on time in spite of having a very busy week.

In spite of his fear of heights, he decided to go skydiving with his friends.

Synonyms

despite notwithstanding regardless of even with although albeit even though

Antonyms

because of due to thanks to on account of owing to as a result of