He ate the cake despite being full.

Meaning: Someone consumed a sweet food even though they were already satisfied from eating.

Choice of Words: Ate means to consume food or drink. Cake is a sweet food typically made with flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. Despite means in spite of or regardless of something. Full means having eaten enough food to be satisfied.

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