Contrastive Words
CONTRASTIVE WORDS Contrastive words are words to show the differences between things. Despite / In spite of Example: a. In spite of warnings, he did not take any precautions. b. That man is very stingy, despite having a lot of money. Notwithstanding Example: a. He continues to exhibit the same behaviors, our warnings notwithstanding . b. These drugs seem to be different, notwithstanding having the same contents. Contrary to Example: a. Contrary to what people believe about her being poor, she has a big house in her hometown. b. Richard isn’t involved in the bribing case contrary to some bad news about him. Though, Although, Even though Example: a. Though the meal was spicy, it was delicious. b. Although nobody is at home, some sounds are coming from the house. c. He always gets the highest grade from the courses, even though he does not work regularly. However Example: a. That man has a lot of money. However , he isn’t hap