1. Even though we were late, we stopped to have something to eat.
Despite WE LATE, WE STOPPED TO HAVE SOMETHING TO EAT.
2. Even though they are good friends, they argue a lot.
In spite OF THEY ARE GOOD FRIENDS, THEY ARGUE A LOT.
3. In spite of having a lot of money, they are very mean.
Although THEY HAVE A LOT OF MONEY, THEY ARE VERY MEAN.
4. In spite of winning the competition, he wasn't satisfied.
Even though HE WON THE COMPETITION, HE WASN'T SATISFIED.
5. Even though he woke up early, he was late for his appointment.
Despite WAKING UP EARLY, HE WAS LATE FOR HIS APPOINTMENT.