nonoˈstante
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Translation
despite, in spite of
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Word origin
From non + ostante, the present participle of the old verb ostare ('to stand in the way'), from Latin obstare.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- obstare
Examples
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Despite the cold, we went out anyway.
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He came to work despite his illness.
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Despite everything, they're still friends.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 10: Words 971-980.