Clauses of Contrast

But

• It was cold, but she wasn't wearing a coat.

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Although / Even though / Though + clause

• Although / even though / though it was summer, it was chilly.
• It was chilly, although / even though / though it was summer.
• It was summer. It was chilly though. (Δύο κύριες προτάσεις που χωρίζονται με τελεία. Στο τέλος της δεύτερης βάζουμε though).

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In spite of / Despite

+ noun

• In spite of / despite his qualifications he couldn't get a job.

+ ing

• In spite of / despite his being qualified he couldn't get a job.
• He couldn't get a job in spite of / despite his being qualified.

+ the fact that

• In spite of / despite the fact that he is qualified he can't get a job

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However / Nevertheless

• I can understand everything you say about wanting to share a flat with Martha. However, I am totally against it.

• Rufus had been living in the village of Edmonton for over a decade. Nevertheless, the villagers still considered him to be an outsider.

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While / Whereas

• He is tall while / whereas her brother is rather short.

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Yet / Still

• The fire was widespread yet no property was damaged.
• My car is old. Still, it is in very good condition.

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On the other hand