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The perils of prepositions: why "despite of" doesn't fit
Lloyd Cooper 02/10/2024, 14:26English.me team member
What kind of error is it?
Grammatical error
Why do people make this mistake?
People often confuse similar expressions and attempt to use "despite" in the same way they use "in spite of", leading to the erroneous combination "despite of".
What is correct?
"Despite" is a preposition that should be used without "of". The correct expression is either "despite" or "in spite of".
Examples of correct usage
- Despite the rain, we went for a walk.
- In spite of the rain, we went for a walk.
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