Expressing contrast
Although
Although women's status has improved, they are still under-represented in
the parliament.
Though
Even though
My sister rarely uses her mobile phone even though she has got one.
In spite of
In spite of the difficulty of immigrating to the US, many people still apply
for green cards.
Despite
Despite the efforts that have been made by environmental activists,
pollution is still on the increase.
However
Yet
On the contrary
Watching TV can't be a waste of time. On the contrary, it's entertaining and
relaxing.
Whereas
I need eight hours' sleep a night, whereas my father gets by only five or six.
On the other hand
Nevertheless
The critics slammed Mr Humphrey's latest novel. Nevertheless,it was
awarded a Pulitzer.
Regardless
Regardless of their colour or religion, people must be treated equally.
Conversely
No matter how
No matter how hard they tried, they couldn't get to the other side of the
sea-coast.
Notwithstanding
Notwithstanding the fact that he has a ten-year experience in in computer
programming, Frank hasn't found a decent job yet.
These expressions are used to contrast two ideas.
Our district has been short of water for about six months now. However,
nothing has been done about it so far.
Henry takes after his father whereas Rashid takes after his mother.
In spite of her old age, my grandmother is attending a literacy night school.
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