Although, Though, In spite of, Despite

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What does 'despite' mean?

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'Despite' is used to indicate that something happens or is true even though there is something that might prevent it.

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Use 'despite' in a sentence.

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Despite the rain, we went for a picnic.

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What does 'although' mean?

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'Although' is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously.

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Use 'although' in a sentence.

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Although it was cold, we decided to go for a walk.

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What does 'though' mean?

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'Though' is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or modifies the previous statement.

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Use 'though' in a sentence.

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I didn't like the movie; it was interesting, though.

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What does 'in spite of' mean?

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'In spite of' is used to indicate that something happens or is true even when there are obstacles or difficulties.

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Use 'in spite of' in a sentence.

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In spite of the traffic, we arrived on time.

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What is the difference between 'although' and 'though'?

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'Although' is typically used at the beginning of a sentence, while 'though' can be used at the end.

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Can 'despite' and 'in spite of' be used interchangeably?

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Yes, both can be used to express contrast, but 'despite' is followed by a noun or gerund, while 'in spite of' is also followed by a noun or gerund.