- 1used for introducing a statement that makes the main statement in a sentence seem surprising synonym though Although the sun was shining, it wasn't very warm. Although small, the kitchen is well designed. Language Bankhoweverways of saying “but”
- Politicians have promised to improve road safety. So far, however, little has been achieved.
- Despite/In spite of clear evidence from road safety studies, no new measures have been introduced.
- Politicians have promised to improve road safety. In spite of this/Despite this, little has been achieved so far.
- Although politicians have promised to improve road safety, little has been achieved so far.
- Some politicians claim that the new transportation policy has been a success. In fact, it has been a total disaster.
- Government campaigns have had a measure of success, but the fact remains that large numbers of accidents are still caused by careless drivers.
- 2used to mean “but” or “however” when you are commenting on a statement I felt he was wrong, although I didn't say so at the time.
- You can use these words to show contrast between two clauses or two sentences. You can use although, even though, and though at the beginning of a sentence or clause that has a verb. Notice where the commas go:Although/Even though/Though everyone played well, we lost the game. We lost the game, although/even though/though everyone played well.
- You cannot use even on its own instead of although, even though, or though at the beginning of a sentence or clause:Even everyone played well, we lost the game.
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