despite
آموزش رایگان گرامر زبان انگلیسی در سایت رسمی دکتر آرین کریمی بهترین استاد زبان ایران گرامر و روش به کار بردن Despite and in spite of در زبان و جملات انگلیسی Despite and in spite of mean exactly the same, but despite is more common than in spite of. Despite and in spite of are prepositions. Both expressions can be followed by a noun or noun-equivalent. I enjoyed the movie despite having a headache. OR I enjoyed the movie in spite of having a headache. Both expressions are used for saying that something happens although something else might have prevented it. The government went ahead with its decision to build the nuclear power station despite / in spite of widespread opposition. Despite the fact that / in spite of the fact that Despite and in spite of cannot be directly followed by a that-clause. Before a that-clause, we use the expression the fact. He still loves her despite the fact that she cheated on him. OR He still loves her in spite of the fact that she cheated on him. Many people are successful despite the fact that they do not have a university degree. (NOT Many people are successful despite that they do not have a university degree.) Despite yourself To do something despite yourself is to do it even though you didn’t intend to. The boy found the money on the table and took it despite himself. (The boy had no intention to take the money; he took it, nonetheless.) Notes Never use of after despite. Always use of after in spite. We enjoyed the evening ... ادامه مطلب