Meaning of the word "in spite of the fact that" in English
What does "in spite of the fact that" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
in spite of the fact that
US /ɪn spaɪt əv ðə fækt ðæt/
UK /ɪn spaɪt əv ðə fækt ðæt/
Phrase
used to introduce a statement that makes the main statement in a sentence seem surprising
Example:
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In spite of the fact that he was tired, he continued to work.
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She went out in spite of the fact that it was raining heavily.