“Despite of” or “despite”: which is correct?
despite
The short answer
Despite is a preposition that should be used without of. The correct expression is either despite or in spite of.
Grammatical error
Why people get it wrong
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.
Examples with despite
- Despite the rain, we went for a walk.
- In spite of the rain, we went for a walk.
Quick check
the rain, we went for a walk.
Despite is a preposition that should be used without of. The correct expression is either despite or in spite of.
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