No. 232 in Urdu
باوجود
"Despite" or "in spite of."
In a sentence
وہ سخت محنت کے باوجود امتحان میں کامیاب نہ ہو سکا۔
Despite his hard work, he couldn't pass the exam.
The word 'باوجود' is used here to indicate a situation where something happened contrary to expectations.
بارش کے باوجود، ہم پکنک کے لیے گئے۔
Despite the rain, we went for the picnic.
The word 'باوجود' demonstrates here the effect or decision taken irrespective of a challenging condition.
اپنے مصروف شیڈول کے باوجود، وہ ہمیشہ وقت نکال لیتے ہیں۔
Despite his busy schedule, he always makes time.
Here 'باوجود' highlights a choice or action taken even with existing constraints or difficulties.
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