Vocabulary
Contrast & Concession
despite · nevertheless · whereas · albeit · notwithstanding
Despite
without being affected by; regardless of
Nevertheless
in spite of that; used to add a contrasting point
Whereas
in contrast to the fact that; while on the other hand
Albeit
although; even though — formal and concessive
Examples
Despite the evidence, many people remain unconvinced.
The experiment failed. Nevertheless, valuable data was collected.
Notwithstanding
in spite of; despite — very formal, used in legal/academic writing
However
used to introduce a contrast or complication
Conversely
introducing a fact that is the opposite of what was just stated
In contrast
when compared with something different; on the other hand
Examples
Notwithstanding these challenges, the project was completed on time.
The results were positive. However, further testing is required.
Yet
but; nevertheless — introduces a surprising or contrary point
Even so
despite what has just been said; nevertheless
Examples
The task was difficult, yet the team managed to meet the deadline.
The evidence was weak. Even so, the jury returned a guilty verdict.
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