“Despite Of” vs. “In Spite Of”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 6, 2023
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The difference between “despite of” and “in spite of”
- "Despite of" is not standard English, while "in spite of" is.
- "In spite of" means regardless of a negative situation or obstacle.
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What is the definition of “despite of” and “in spite of”?
Despite of
- Despite of" is not standard English.
In spite of
- It means regardless of a negative situation or obstacle.
- It is considered a correct usage in standard English.
- It is often used to show resilience in the face of adversity.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“In spite of” is the more popular variant on the web.
Despite of
18,100,000 results on the web
Examples
- Despite of" is not standard English.
More popular
In spite of
228,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- In spite of the traffic jam, we arrived at the airport early.
- In spite of his lack of experience, he got the job.
- In spite of the heavy rain, they continued with their outdoor wedding ceremony.
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