In spite of feeling tired, we decided to go out.
a sweet smile in spite of all her problems
The house will certainly sell, in spite of the fact that it's overpriced.
English dictionary. 2014.
in spite of something — phrase used for referring to a fact that makes something else surprising In spite of feeling tired, we decided to go out. a sweet smile in spite of all her problems in spite of the fact that: The house will certainly sell, in spite of the fact… … Useful english dictionary
in spite of something — in spite of (something) even while recognizing something bad. In spite of the problems they’ve faced, they are happy with the life they lead. The drug maker won t change the labeling on its product, in spite of six recent deaths tied to the drug … New idioms dictionary
spite — spite1 [ spaıt ] noun uncount ** a feeling of wanting to upset someone or cause problems for them, especially because you think something is unfair: a candidate motivated by political spite out of spite: She refused out of spite. in spite of… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
spite — I UK [spaɪt] / US noun [uncountable] ** a feeling of wanting to upset someone or cause problems for them, especially because you think something is unfair a candidate motivated by political spite out of spite: She refused out of spite. • in spite … English dictionary
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spite — [spīt] n. [ME, aphetic < despite: see DESPITE] 1. a) a mean or evil feeling toward another, characterized by the inclination to hurt, humiliate, annoy, frustrate, etc.; ill will; malice b) an instance of this; a grudge 2. Obs. something… … English World dictionary
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spite — [[t]spa͟ɪt[/t]] ♦♦♦ 1) PHR PREP You use in spite of to introduce a fact which makes the rest of the statement you are making seem surprising. Josef Krips at the State Opera hired her in spite of the fact that she had never sung on stage... Their… … English dictionary
spite — spite1 W3 [spaıt] n [U] [Date: 1200 1300; Origin: despite (noun) (13 20 centuries); DESPITE] 1.) in spite of sth without being affected or prevented by something = ↑despite ▪ We went out in spite of the rain. ▪ Kelly loved her husband in spite of … Dictionary of contemporary English
spite — 1 noun 1 in spite of without being prevented by something; despite: We went out in spite of the rain. | in spite of the fact that: Kelly loved her husband in spite of the fact that he drank too much. 2 (U) a feeling of wanting to hurt or upset… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
