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Despite बनाम In-spite-of: क्या अंतर है?

ये दोनों 'जुड़वा भाई' की तरह हैं जिनका मतलब है 'फिर भी'। बस याद रखना कि despite के साथ कभी of मत लगाना।
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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'despite' or 'in spite of' to show a surprising contrast, but never put 'of' after 'despite'.

  • Rule 1: Use 'Despite' + Noun/Gerund. Example: 'Despite the rain, we went out.'
  • Rule 2: Use 'In spite of' + Noun/Gerund. Example: 'In spite of the rain, we went out.'
  • Rule 3: Never say 'Despite of'. It is always just 'Despite' alone.
Despite / In spite of + 🧩 (Noun) / 🏃‍♂️-ing (Gerund) = 😮 (Surprise)

Overview

### Overview
English grammar में 'concession' (रियायत या विरोधाभास) व्यक्त करने के लिए despite और in spite of का उपयोग बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है। हिंदी भाषी होने के नाते, हम अक्सर अपनी बातचीत में 'के बावजूद' या 'होने के बाद भी' का प्रयोग करते हैं। जब हमें यह कहना हो कि एक स्थिति (situation) के होने के बाद भी, कोई दूसरा काम हो गया जो कि उम्मीद के विपरीत था, तब हम इनका उपयोग करते हैं।
हिंदी में हम कहते हैं, «बारिश होने के बावजूद, वह ऑफिस गया।» यहाँ 'के बावजूद' का सीधा अनुवाद English में despite या in spite of है। ये दोनों शब्द व्याकरण की दृष्टि से 'prepositions' हैं। इसका मतलब यह है कि ये किसी वाक्य के साथ सीधे नहीं जुड़ सकते, बल्कि इनके बाद हमेशा एक noun, pronoun या gerund (verb+ing) आना चाहिए।
बहुत से छात्र भ्रमित हो जाते हैं कि despite और in spite of में क्या अंतर है। सच तो यह है कि इनका अर्थ बिल्कुल एक समान है। आप एक की जगह दूसरे का उपयोग बेझिझक कर सकते हैं। मुख्य अंतर केवल शब्दों की संख्या का है: despite एक शब्द है, जबकि in spite of तीन शब्दों का एक समूह है। औपचारिक लेखन (formal writing) में despite का उपयोग अधिक किया जाता है क्योंकि यह संक्षिप्त (concise) है। इसे एक उदाहरण से समझें:
He succeeded despite all odds
और
He succeeded in spite of all odds
—दोनों का अर्थ एकदम समान है।
### How This Grammar Works
इनका उपयोग करते समय सबसे बड़ी बात यह याद रखनी है कि ये prepositions हैं। हिंदी व्याकरण में हम 'संबंधबोधक' (postpositions) का उपयोग करते हैं, जैसे 'मेज पर' (on the table)। ध्यान दें कि हिंदी में 'पर' शब्द noun के बाद आता है, लेकिन English में prepositions (जैसे on, in, at) noun से पहले आते हैं। इसी तरह, despite और in spite of भी noun के पहले आएंगे।
नियम यह है कि इनके बाद कभी भी 'subject + verb' वाला clause सीधे नहीं आ सकता।
  • गलत: *Despite he was tired, he worked.
  • सही: Despite being tired, he worked. (यहाँ 'being' एक gerund है)
यदि आपको पूरा वाक्य (clause) ही जोड़ना है, तो आपको एक 'bridge' की ज़रूरत होती है, जिसे हम the fact that कहते हैं।
  • सही: Despite the fact that he was tired, he worked.
यहाँ the fact that का उपयोग करके हमने पूरे वाक्य को एक noun phrase की तरह बना दिया है। यह संरचना बहुत ही formal है। अगर आप इसे बोलचाल की भाषा में इस्तेमाल करना चाहते हैं, तो gerund का उपयोग करना बेहतर होता है, जैसे Despite feeling tired...। हिंदी में हम अक्सर 'होने के बावजूद' का प्रयोग करते हैं, जो सीधे तौर पर despite + gerund के पैटर्न से मेल खाता है। यह समझना आपके लिए काफी आसान होगा क्योंकि यह आपकी मातृभाषा की सोच से मेल खाता है।
### Formation Pattern
इनका उपयोग करते समय वाक्य के दो हिस्से होते हैं: एक विरोधाभास वाला हिस्सा और दूसरा मुख्य परिणाम वाला हिस्सा।
| Type | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Noun Phrase | Despite / In spite of + Noun, [Main Clause] | Despite the rain, we played cricket. |
| Gerund | Despite / In spite of + V-ing, [Main Clause] | In spite of losing the match, they were happy. |
| Clause | Despite / In spite of + the fact that + S + V, [Main Clause] | Despite the fact that it was late, he finished his work. |
### When To Use It
इनका उपयोग तब करें जब आप यह दिखाना चाहते हैं कि कोई बाधा (obstacle) आपके काम को रोक नहीं पाई।
  1. 1Formal Writing: ऑफिस की रिपोर्ट या ईमेल में despite का उपयोग करना बहुत प्रोफेशनल लगता है। जैसे:
    Despite the budget cuts, we achieved our targets.
  2. 2Emphasis: अगर आप किसी बड़ी उपलब्धि को हाईलाइट करना चाहते हैं, तो इसे वाक्य की शुरुआत में रखें।
    In spite of having no formal training, he became a great cook.
  3. 3Variety: बार-बार but या although का उपयोग करने के बजाय, अपनी भाषा को बेहतर बनाने के लिए इनका प्रयोग करें। उदाहरण के लिए, चाय की दुकान पर आप कह सकते हैं,
    Despite the crowd, I got my tea quickly.
### Common Mistakes
  1. 1The Phantom 'of': हिंदी भाषी छात्र अक्सर despite के साथ 'of' जोड़ देते हैं क्योंकि वे in spite of से प्रभावित होते हैं। याद रखें: *despite of कभी नहीं होता। सिर्फ despite या in spite of होता है।
  2. 2Clause Error: जैसा कि हमने सीखा, despite के बाद सीधे sentence नहीं आ सकता। छात्र अक्सर कहते हैं,
    *Despite it was raining...
    जो कि गलत है। सही होगा:
    Despite the rain...
    या
    Despite the fact that it was raining...
  3. 3Spelling: inspite को एक शब्द लिखना गलत है। यह हमेशा तीन अलग शब्द होते हैं: in spite of।
### Contrast With Similar Patterns
कई बार छात्र although और despite के बीच भ्रमित होते हैं।
| Word | Category | Followed By |
|---|---|---|
| Although | Conjunction | Subject + Verb |
| Despite | Preposition | Noun / Gerund |
उदाहरण:
Although it was raining, we went out.
(सही) बनाम
Despite the rain, we went out.
(सही)।
### Quick FAQ
Q: क्या मैं in spite of की जगह despite का उपयोग हर जगह कर सकता हूँ?
A: हाँ, व्याकरण की दृष्टि से दोनों पूरी तरह से interchangeable हैं।
Q: क्या despite का उपयोग वाक्य के अंत में हो सकता है?
A: हाँ,
We played cricket despite the rain
कहना बिल्कुल सही है।
Q: the fact that का इस्तेमाल करना ज़रूरी है?
A: केवल तभी, जब आप despite के बाद एक पूरा वाक्य (subject + verb) लिखना चाहते हैं।

Structure of Concessive Prepositions

Preposition Followed By Example
Despite
Noun Phrase
Despite the rain
In spite of
Noun Phrase
In spite of the rain
Despite
Gerund (-ing)
Despite being tired
In spite of
Gerund (-ing)
In spite of being tired
Despite
The fact that + Clause
Despite the fact that it rained
In spite of
The fact that + Clause
In spite of the fact that it rained
Despite
Pronoun
Despite that
In spite of
Pronoun
In spite of this

Meanings

These words are used to express a contrast between two things, usually when the second thing is surprising or unexpected given the first thing.

1

Basic Contrast

Used to show that something happened even though something else might have prevented it.

“In spite of the cold, he didn't wear a coat.”

“Despite her injury, she won the race.”

2

With 'The Fact That'

Used before a full clause (subject + verb) by adding the phrase 'the fact that'.

“Despite the fact that it was midnight, he was still working.”

“In spite of the fact that she is rich, she lives very simply.”

3

Pronoun Usage

Used directly before pronouns like 'this', 'that', or 'what'.

“In spite of that, I still love him.”

“Despite what you think, I am actually trying to help.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Despite बनाम In-spite-of: क्या अंतर है?
खूबी Despite In Spite Of उदाहरण
मतलब
विरोध दिखाना
विरोध दिखाना
दोनों का मतलब एक ही है।
Noun के साथ
हाँ
हाँ
We played "despite the rain".
Gerund (-ing) के साथ
हाँ
हाँ
He succeeded "in spite of working" hard.
Clause (S+V) के साथ
नहीं (the fact that चाहिए)
नहीं (the fact that चाहिए)
She left "despite the fact that she loved him".
आम गलती
despite of लिखना
एक शब्द (inspite) लिखना
हमेशा "despite" या "in spite of" लिखें।
फॉर्मेलिटी
ज़्यादा फॉर्मल
थोड़ा कम फॉर्मल
दोनों 'but' से बेहतर हैं।
शब्दों की गिनती
एक शब्द
तीन शब्द
अपनी पसंद के हिसाब से चुनें।

औपचारिकता का स्तर

औपचारिक
Despite the inclement weather, we proceeded with our walk.

Despite the inclement weather, we proceeded with our walk. (Daily activity)

तटस्थ
Despite the rain, we went for a walk.

Despite the rain, we went for a walk. (Daily activity)

अनौपचारिक
We went for a walk even though it was pouring.

We went for a walk even though it was pouring. (Daily activity)

बोलचाल
We went out anyway, even with the rain and all.

We went out anyway, even with the rain and all. (Daily activity)

विरोध या अंतर कैसे दिखाएँ

अंतर दिखाना

Noun के साथ इस्तेमाल

  • Despite the rain... Despite the rain...
  • In spite of the noise... In spite of the noise...

Gerund (-ing) के साथ

  • Despite feeling sick... Despite feeling sick...
  • In spite of losing... In spite of losing...

पूरे सेंटेंस (S+V) के साथ

  • Despite the fact that he left... Despite the fact that he left...
  • In spite of the fact that it's late... In spite of the fact that it's late...

Despite बनाम In Spite Of

Despite
despite the cost (+ Noun)
despite waiting (+ Gerund)
थोड़ा ज़्यादा फॉर्मल (Style)
In Spite Of
in spite of the cost (+ Noun)
in spite of waiting (+ Gerund)
थोड़ा कम फॉर्मल (Style)

कौन सा शब्द इस्तेमाल करूँ?

1

क्या आप इसके बाद Noun या Gerund (-ing) लगा रहे हैं?

YES
Despite या In Spite Of में से कोई भी चुनें।
NO
क्या आप पूरा सेंटेंस (Subject + Verb) लगा रहे हैं?
2

क्या आप पूरा सेंटेंस (Subject + Verb) लगा रहे हैं?

YES
Despite/In Spite Of + 'the fact that' लगाएँ... या सिर्फ 'Although' का यूज़ करें।
NO
सेंटेंस चेक करें। यहाँ Noun, Gerund या 'the fact that' होना ज़रूरी है।

सही या गलत?

✅

सही ✅

  • • Despite the cold
  • • In spite of the cold
  • • In spite of being cold
  • • Despite the fact that it was cold
❌

गलत ❌

  • • Despite of the cold
  • • Inspite of the cold
  • • Despite it was cold
  • • Although of the cold
पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

1

Despite the rain, I am happy.

A pesar de la lluvia, soy feliz.

2

In spite of the cold, we played outside.

A pesar del frío, jugamos afuera.

3

He is fast despite his age.

Él es rápido a pesar de su edad.

4

In spite of the noise, she is sleeping.

A pesar del ruido, ella está durmiendo.

1

Despite having no money, he bought a gift.

A pesar de no tener dinero, compró un regalo.

2

In spite of being sick, she went to school.

A pesar de estar enferma, fue a la escuela.

3

They arrived late despite leaving early.

Llegaron tarde a pesar de salir temprano.

4

In spite of the bad food, we had fun.

A pesar de la mala comida, nos divertimos.

1

Despite the fact that it was late, he called me.

A pesar de que era tarde, me llamó.

2

In spite of all his hard work, he failed.

A pesar de todo su trabajo duro, falló.

3

She stayed calm despite the emergency.

Ella se mantuvo tranquila a pesar de la emergencia.

4

In spite of what the doctor said, he feels better.

A pesar de lo que dijo el doctor, se siente mejor.

1

Despite the government's efforts, inflation rose.

A pesar de los esfuerzos del gobierno, la inflación subió.

2

In spite of having been warned, they entered the building.

A pesar de haber sido advertidos, entraron al edificio.

3

The project was a success despite the limited budget.

El proyecto fue un éxito a pesar del presupuesto limitado.

4

In spite of the fact that she had never flown before, she wasn't nervous.

A pesar de que nunca había volado antes, no estaba nerviosa.

1

Despite the overwhelming evidence, he maintained his innocence.

A pesar de la evidencia abrumadora, mantuvo su inocencia.

2

In spite of the inherent risks, the explorers pushed forward.

A pesar de los riesgos inherentes, los exploradores avanzaron.

3

The company thrived despite there being a global recession.

La empresa prosperó a pesar de que había una recesión global.

4

In spite of her reservations, she agreed to the proposal.

A pesar de sus reservas, aceptó la propuesta.

1

Notwithstanding the objections raised, the motion was passed.

No obstante las objeciones planteadas, la moción fue aprobada.

2

Despite his being a relative newcomer, he was appointed CEO.

A pesar de ser un recién llegado, fue nombrado CEO.

3

In spite of the fact that the theory is widely accepted, some anomalies remain.

A pesar de que la teoría es ampliamente aceptada, quedan algunas anomalías.

4

He persevered, despite the odds being stacked against him.

Perseveró, a pesar de que las probabilidades estaban en su contra.

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

Despite vs. In-spite-of: What's the Difference? बनाम Although vs. Despite

Learners use them with the wrong structures because they mean the same thing.

Despite vs. In-spite-of: What's the Difference? बनाम Regardless of vs. Despite

Both show contrast, but 'regardless of' means the condition is ignored, while 'despite' means the condition was a problem that was overcome.

Despite vs. In-spite-of: What's the Difference? बनाम But vs. Despite

Learners try to use both in the same sentence.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

✗

Despite of the rain.

✓

Despite the rain.

Never use 'of' with 'despite'.
✗

In spite the rain.

✓

In spite of the rain.

'In spite' always needs 'of'.
✗

Despite it was raining.

✓

Despite the rain.

You cannot put a sentence (it was raining) after 'despite'.
✗

Although the rain.

✓

Despite the rain.

'Although' needs a subject and a verb.
✗

Despite to be tired.

✓

Despite being tired.

Use the -ing form (gerund), not the infinitive.
✗

In spite of he was sick.

✓

In spite of being sick.

Don't use a subject + verb after 'in spite of'.
✗

Despite of his age.

✓

Despite his age.

Still the 'of' error, very persistent at A2.
✗

Despite the fact it was raining.

✓

Despite the fact that it was raining.

Don't forget the 'that' in the long phrase.
✗

In spite of not have money.

✓

In spite of not having money.

Negative gerunds still need the -ing.
✗

Despite of what I said.

✓

Despite what I said.

The 'of' error even with pronouns.
✗

Despite that it was raining.

✓

Despite the fact that it was raining.

In formal writing, 'despite that' is often considered too informal compared to 'despite the fact that'.

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

Despite ___, I still ___.

In spite of ___ing, she ___.

He ___ despite the fact that ___.

Despite ___, ___ notwithstanding.

Real World Usage

Job Interviews common

I completed the project on time despite a very limited budget.

Weather Reports very common

In spite of the storm, the airport remains open.

Social Media occasional

Had a blast despite the rain! #vacation

Academic Essays constant

Despite these limitations, the study provides valuable insights.

Customer Service common

We are processing your order despite the current holiday delays.

Sports Commentary very common

They won the game despite losing their best player in the first half.

सभी उदाहरण देखने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें
⚠️

'Despite of' कभी मत कहना

ये सबसे कॉमन गलती है। 'In spite of' में तीन शब्द हैं, लेकिन 'despite' अकेला आता है। इसे रट लो: Despite the rain सही है।
💡

एक्शन के लिए Gerund चुनें

अगर तुम किसी काम (action) की बात कर रहे हो, तो -ing वाला शब्द इस्तेमाल करना सबसे नेचुरल लगता है:
She went running despite feeling tired.
🎯

'Although' से बदल कर देखें

अगर 'despite the fact that' बहुत लंबा लग रहा है, तो 'although' का इस्तेमाल करो। जैसे:
Although it was raining, we went out.
🌍

फॉर्मल बातचीत में इस्तेमाल

ऑफिस के ईमेल या राइटिंग में 'but' की जगह 'despite' का इस्तेमाल तुम्हें ज़्यादा प्रोफेशनल दिखाएगा:
Despite the delay, the project is finished.

Smart Tips

Replace one of your 'but' sentences with a 'Despite' sentence at the start to improve your grade.

The results were good, but the sample size was small. → Despite the small sample size, the results were good.

Count the words. 'In spite of' has 3 words. 'Despite' has 1. They never share.

Despite of the cost... → Despite the cost...

Always use the 'bridge' phrase: 'the fact that'.

Despite he was late... → Despite the fact that he was late...

Use 'In spite of' and link the words: 'inspit-ov'.

In. Spite. Of. The. Rain. → Inspitov the rain.

उच्चारण

/dɪˈspaɪt/

Despite Stress

The stress is on the second syllable: de-SPITE.

/ɪn spaɪt əv/

In Spite Of Link

In natural speech, 'spite' and 'of' link together. It sounds like 'spit-ov'.

Comma Pause

Despite the rain [pause], we went out.

When 'despite' starts a sentence, there is a slight rising intonation before the comma pause.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Despite is 'D-light' (delight) because it's only one word. In spite of is a 'Trio' (three words).

दृश्य संबंध

Imagine a runner crossing a finish line while it's pouring rain. The rain is the 'Noun' following 'Despite'. The runner is the 'Success' that happened anyway.

Rhyme

Despite the rain, I feel no pain. In spite of the cold, I'm feeling bold.

Story

A man named Dan wanted to hike. Despite the storm, he went. In spite of the wind, he climbed. He reached the top despite the fact that he was exhausted.

Word Web

DespiteIn spite ofAlthoughContrastGerundNounConcession

चैलेंज

Write three sentences about your day using 'despite' + a noun, 'in spite of' + a gerund, and 'despite the fact that'.

सांस्कृतिक नोट्स

British speakers use both 'despite' and 'in spite of' frequently, but 'in spite of' can sometimes sound slightly more traditional in spoken dialects.

American English leans heavily on 'despite' in news and professional contexts, while 'even though' is much more common in casual speech than 'in spite of'.

In global academic English, 'despite' is preferred for its brevity. Using 'in spite of' in a research paper is correct but might be edited to 'despite' to save space.

'Despite' comes from the Old French 'despit', meaning 'contempt' or 'scorn'. It originally meant 'in contempt of'.

बातचीत की शुरुआत

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What is something you did recently despite being very tired?

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Have you ever traveled somewhere in spite of bad weather?

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Despite the fact that technology is everywhere, what is one 'old-fashioned' thing you still love?

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What is a goal you achieved despite the odds being against you?

डायरी विषय

Write about a time you succeeded at something despite having no experience.
Describe a person you admire who succeeded in spite of many challenges.
Argue for or against a topic (e.g., social media) using 'despite the fact that' at least twice.

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सही शब्द चुनकर सेंटेंस पूरा करो।

___ all our hard work, we didn't win the contract.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Despite
'Despite' सही शब्द है। याद रखो, इसके साथ 'of' कभी नहीं लगता।
कौन सा सेंटेंस ग्रामर के हिसाब से सही है? बहुविकल्पी

सही सेंटेंस चुनें:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: In spite of his sickness, he came to work.
'In spite of' के बाद Noun (his sickness) आना चाहिए, न कि पूरा सेंटेंस (he was sick)।
इस सेंटेंस में गलती ढूँढो और उसे ठीक करो। Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Despite of the loud music, the baby slept soundly.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Despite the loud music, the baby slept soundly.
'Despite of' गलत है। 'Despite' को अकेला इस्तेमाल किया जाता है।

Score: /3

अभ्यास प्रश्न

8 exercises
Fill in the blank with 'Despite' or 'In spite of'.

___ the heavy rain, the football match continued.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Despite
We need a preposition for the noun 'heavy rain'. 'Despite' is correct. 'Despite of' is never correct.
Find the error in the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Despite of his injury, he finished the marathon.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Despite of
The 'of' should be removed. It should be 'Despite his injury'.
Choose the grammatically correct sentence. बहुविकल्पी

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: In spite of the cold, we went swimming.
'In spite of' is correctly followed by the noun phrase 'the cold'.
Rewrite the sentence using 'Despite'. Sentence Transformation

Although she was tired, she kept working.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Despite being tired, she kept working.
When changing from 'although' to 'despite', the verb 'was' becomes the gerund 'being'.
Match the beginning of the sentence to the correct ending. Match Pairs

1. Despite the fact that... / 2. In spite of... / 3. Although...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 1-it was late, he stayed. / 2-the noise, I slept. / 3-it was raining, I went out.
Matches the grammar structure to the correct following phrase.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb.

In spite of ___ (not have) much money, they are very happy.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: not having
After 'in spite of', we use the gerund (-ing) form.
Which word CANNOT fill the blank? बहुविकल्पी

___ the bad weather, we had a great time.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Although
'Although' cannot be followed by a noun phrase like 'the bad weather'.
Correct the sentence: 'She passed the test despite she didn't study.' Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

What is the correct version?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She passed the test despite not studying.
Uses 'despite' + negative gerund correctly.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

11 exercises
सही ऑप्शन के साथ सेंटेंस पूरा करें। खाली जगह भरो

We had a great time ___ the awful weather.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: in spite of
इनमें से कौन सा सेंटेंस सही है? बहुविकल्पी

सही सेंटेंस चुनें:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Despite studying hard, she failed.
नीचे दिए गए सेंटेंस की गलती सुधारें। Error Correction

He refused to give up, in spite he was losing badly.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He refused to give up, in spite of the fact that he was losing badly.
'despite' का इस्तेमाल करके अनुवाद करें। अनुवाद

इंग्लिश में अनुवाद करें: 'डर लगने के बावजूद, वो स्टेज पर गई।'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["Despite being afraid, she walked onto the stage.","Despite her fear, she walked onto the stage."]
एक सही सेंटेंस बनाने के लिए शब्दों को क्रम में रखें। Sentence Reorder

इन शब्दों को सही क्रम में लगाएँ:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: They went swimming in spite of the warnings.
सेंटेंस के आधे हिस्सों को उनके सही अंत से मिलाएँ। Match Pairs

सही जोड़ियाँ मिलाएँ:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
सबसे सही ऑप्शन चुनें। खाली जगह भरो

___ the fact that the instructions were in Japanese, I managed to build the shelf.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Despite
इनमें से कौन सा सेंटेंस गलत है? बहुविकल्पी

गलत सेंटेंस चुनें:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Despite of its high price, people still buy it.
ग्रामर की गलती ठीक करें। Error Correction

Inspite of the risk, he invested all his money.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: In spite of the risk, he invested all his money.
सही सेंटेंस बनाने के लिए शब्दों को अरेंज करें। Sentence Reorder

शब्दों को सही क्रम में रखें:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I didn't believe his sincerity despite the fact that he apologized.
खाली जगह भरें। खाली जगह भरो

She failed the exam ___ she had a private tutor.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: in spite of the fact that

Score: /11

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (8)

Yes, `despite` is generally considered slightly more formal and is more common in academic and professional writing. However, both are perfectly acceptable in all situations.

Absolutely! Just remember to put a comma after the noun phrase. For example: `Despite the rain, we went out.`

It's simply a rule of the language. `Despite` is a single-word preposition, while `in spite of` is a three-word phrasal preposition. Mixing them is a common error.

Only if you add `the fact that`. You cannot say `Despite it was raining`. You must say `Despite the fact that it was raining`.

The difference is grammar. `Although` is followed by a subject and a verb (`Although it was raining`). `Despite` is followed by a noun (`Despite the rain`).

Yes. For example: `We went for a walk despite the rain.` This is very common.

No. In this context, it must always be `in spite of`. The word `spite` alone is a noun meaning a desire to hurt or annoy someone.

Yes, usually with a gerund. `Despite not having a map, we found the house.`

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In Other Languages

Spanish high

A pesar de

Spanish uses the infinitive where English uses the gerund (-ing).

French high

Malgré / En dépit de

French 'Malgré' is very common in speech, whereas 'Despite' is slightly more formal.

German moderate

Trotz

German requires a specific grammatical case (Genitive) after the word.

Japanese partial

～にもかかわらず (ni mo kakawarazu)

The word order is reversed; the contrast marker comes after the noun.

Arabic high

على الرغم من (ala al-raghm min)

It is almost always a multi-word phrase; there isn't a common one-word equivalent like 'Despite'.

Chinese moderate

尽管 (jǐnguǎn)

Chinese contrast markers often come in pairs (Although... but...).

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