Confused about the difference (if there is any) between these two terms—despite or in spite of—that are often used interchangeably? Check out our quick tip on knowing when to use which, and wonder no more.
The phrase in spite of and the word despite are interchangeable and can equally be used correctly to mean “without being affected by.”
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