The word "despite" is a preposition that means "without being affected by" or "in spite of". It is used to show that something happens even though there is something that might have prevented it.
Examples:
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Despite the rain, we went for a walk.
(We went for a walk even though it was raining.) -
She finished the race despite feeling tired.
(She finished the race even though she was tired.)
If you want, I can provide more examples or explain how to use it in sentences!