English / phrase
in spite of
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Without being stopped or prevented by an obstacle, objection, or disadvantage; despite
In context
01
In spite of aggressive price resistance from the buyer, we closed the deal at our target margin.
02
The merger proceeded smoothly in spite of unexpected regulatory hurdles.
Synonyms
despite,regardless of,notwithstanding
Antonyms
because of,due to,owing to
Collocations
in spite of objections,in spite of difficulties,in spite of market conditions