"in spite" meaning in All languages combined

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Preposition [English]

Forms: in spite
Head templates: {{preposition}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If x happens in spite of y, it is surprising that y did not stop x. Synonyms: despite
    Sense id: simple-in_spite-en-prep-I20DRZpi
     
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        {
          "text": "They couldn't move it in spite of their strength."
        },
        {
          "text": "In spite of all the problems, the project was finished on time."
        }
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        "Preposition"
      ]
    }
  ],
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    {
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    }
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  "lang": "English",
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        {
          "text": "They couldn't move it in spite of their strength."
        },
        {
          "text": "In spite of all the problems, the project was finished on time."
        }
      ],
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        "If x happens in spite of y, it is surprising that y did not stop x."
      ],
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        {
          "word": "despite"
        }
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    }
  ],
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