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вопреки́

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preposition
  • 1.

    contrary to, against

    Он поступи́л вопреки́ сове́ту врача́.

    He acted contrary to the doctor's advice.

    Takes the dative; usually placed before the noun.

  • 2.

    despite, in spite of

    Вопреки́ прогно́зу, дождя́ не бы́ло.

    Despite the forecast, there was no rain.

    Takes the dative.

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