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Preposition Introduce Fact Makes Part Sentence Surprising Lead

word despite
definition
preposition
You use despite to introduce a fact which makes the other part of the sentence surprising .
It is possible to lead happy and productive lives despite their loss.
Despite being warned to be on time they both arrived late.
If you do something despite yourself you do it although you did not really intend or expect to.
Despite myself, Harry's remarks had caused me to stop and reflect.
cefr-level B1

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