“Despite”: how to spell this word

In Russian, there are words that have several spellings. For example, “to spite” and “to evil”, “to the right” and “to the right”, “in view” and “in mind”. It turns out that each word has two spellings. What is most interesting, both of them are correct. Just the meanings of the words are different. This article will examine how to spell “despite”.

Fusion spelling

In Russian, “despite” can be written together. In this case, this is an excuse. It is certainly combined with another pretext - “on”. The prepositional combination “in spite of” is formed. “Despite” is also called a verb preposition, because it came from the imperfective verb “watch”.

How to understand how to spell “despite”? It is possible to select several synonyms for this pretext: contrary to (circumstances), without paying attention, contrary to the contrary. If "despite" can be replaced by these words, you need to write this excuse together.

It is worth noting that “despite” does not play any independent role. The semantic task of this preposition is to clarify the meaning of the nominal part of speech to which it is attached.

Examples of use "despite"

To fix, as it is written "despite", you need to use this word in sentences. It is important to take into account one nuance: a turnover with "despite" is highlighted with commas:

1. Despite the terrible weather, we were able to get to the cottage within an hour.
2. My grandfather, despite his old age, rides a bicycle, and also exercises every morning.
3. Children, despite the scorching sun, played in the yard.
4. Despite the warnings of the doctors, the patient continued to smoke.
5. Despite my efforts, the work was never completed on time.

Based on the above examples, you can answer yourself the question of how to spell “despite”.

Separate spelling

There is another spelling option - "not looking." This word consists of a negative particle “not” and the participle “looking”. It is formed from the verb of the imperfect form “to watch”. This is an independent part of speech, indicating an additional action to the main verb. She answers the question "what are you doing?"

“Not looking” indicates a very specific action - the absence of eye contact. That is, a person does not look at something.

There is one important clue that will help determine how to spell “in spite of” (together or separately). If the participle is used without “not,” the sentence will change the meaning:

1. She walked without looking at him (walked and did not look).
2. She walked, looking at him (walking and looking).

These two sentences have the opposite meaning. If the sentence is used “despite”, then the “not” particle cannot be taken away.

Examples of use "not looking"

“Not looking” is an integral part of the ad-participatory turnover. It must be separated by commas. The sentence performs the function of circumstance. Indicates a course of action.

There is one more feature that will help determine how the word “despite” is written: separately or together with the particle “not”. “Not looking” may not be used with the pretext “on”. At the same time, “despite” is always used with the pretext “on”:

1. The subordinate filed for resignation, despite the director, because he was ashamed.
2. Despite me, the children sneaked into the room.
3. The cat proudly walked past, not looking around.
4. Despite the broken vase, the boy began to make excuses.
5. We shamefully left the room, not looking into each other's eyes.
6. Despite the ship moving away, the girl quietly wiped her bitter tears.

Now it became clear how to spell “despite”: together or separately. Both spellings are correct. It is worth considering the specific context. If “despite” does not answer the question, it can be replaced with the word “contrary”, then it is appropriate to have a single spelling.

“Not Watching” is written separately when it is an independent part of speech (participle), and you can ask the question “what are you doing?” This is a combination of particles and germs.