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Contrast and Concession – English vocabulary

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8 English words with meanings: however, although, on the other hand, nevertheless, even though… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice…

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Word list

  1. however /haʊ'evər/ (adv) — but
    Example: The weather was cold; however, we went hiking.
    Synonyms: nevertheless, nonetheless, still
  2. although /ɔ:l'ðoʊ/ (conj) — even if
    Example: Although it was raining, they continued playing football.
    Synonyms: though, even though
  3. on the other hand /ɒn ðə 'ʌðər hænd/ (phrase) — from a different point of view
    Example: He loves outdoor activities; on the other hand, his brother prefers staying inside.
    Synonyms: in contrast, alternatively
  4. nevertheless /,nevərðə'les/ (adv) — despite that
    Example: It was a difficult task; nevertheless, she completed it successfully.
    Synonyms: nonetheless, however, still
  5. even though /'i:vən ðoʊ/ (conj) — even if
    Example: Even though he was tired, he kept studying until midnight.
    Synonyms: although, though
  6. in contrast /ɪn 'kɒntræst/ (phrase) — the opposite way
    Example: Her style is modern; in contrast, mine is quite traditional.
    Synonyms: on the contrary, on the other hand
  7. despite /dɪ'spaɪt/ (prep) — in spite of
    Example: Despite the heavy traffic, we arrived on time.
    Synonyms: in spite of, notwithstanding
  8. whereas /weər'æz/ (conj) — when comparing opposites
    Example: John likes spicy food, whereas Mary prefers something mild.
    Synonyms: while, though

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