Words 1–4

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despite

without being affected by (+ noun or -ing) /dɪˈspaɪt/

Despite the rain, the match went ahead.

whereas

used to compare two different facts (+ clause) /weərˈæz/

My brother loves horror films, whereas I can't watch them.

albeit

although (formal, + adjective or phrase) /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/

We finished the project, albeit two days late.

notwithstanding

despite (very formal, + noun) /ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/

Notwithstanding the delays, the festival was a great success.

Words 5–8

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conversely

in the opposite way /ˈkɒnvɜːsli/

Some people work better in the morning; conversely, others are more productive at night.

even so

despite what has just been said (informal-neutral) /ˈiːvn səʊ/

The hotel was expensive. Even so, we didn't regret staying there.

yet

but (surprisingly) /jet/

The task looked simple, yet nobody could solve it.

even though

despite the fact that (+ clause, stronger than although) /ˌiːvn ˈðəʊ/

She went for a run even though it was snowing.

Say each word after your teacher

in spite of

= despite (three words, + noun or -ing) /ɪn ˈspaɪt əv/

He finished the race in spite of his injury.

nonetheless

however; despite this (formal, one word) /ˌnʌnðəˈles/

The evidence is limited; it is nonetheless worth considering.

Answer out loud — full sentences

Compare two people you know using whereas.

Tell me something you did despite feeling nervous.

Describe a success that came albeit late or with difficulty.

Something looked easy, yet… — tell the story.

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