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 happy at all.

b.    Gina can’t sing. She can, however, dance very well.

c.    I don’t have a pen. I can lend you a pencil, however.

 

Nevertheless

Example:

a.    They lost the game; nevertheless, they continued to play.

b.    It is a very crowded city. Nevertheless, thousands of migrants come to the city each year.

 

On the other hand

Example:

a.    We had no money but, on the other hand, we were very happy.

b.    I like playing football. On the other hand, my brother likes playing basketball.

 

On the contrary / In contrast

Example:

a.    I’m not sad; on the contrary, I’m very happy.

b.    This election will not bring prosperity to the country. On the contrary, chaos will increase.

 Conversely

Example:

a.      While my husband is a Republican voter, I, conversely, am a member of the Democratic Party.

b.      Conversely, for every child who eats three meals today, there is one child who won’t consume any meals at all.

Source: from various sources