What is the difference between 'despite' and 'in spite of'?
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There is no difference between them.
In spite of the weather, the barbecue was a success.
Despite the weather, the barbecue was a success.
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Yes they can be interchangeable. However, 'in spite of' can also mean intentionally doing something to get back at some one
'despite' is doing something regardless of what other people are doing... not necessarily spiteful just different
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