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4 words in this vocabulary list

despite nevertheless on the other hand much as

despite

noun a feeling of dislike or disapproval

preposition used to indicate that something is happening or is true even though something else might prevent it

adverb in spite of that; notwithstanding; all the same

conjunction in spite of that; notwithstanding; all the same

The data shows a decrease in sales for the quarter; nevertheless, the company remains optimistic about future growth.
I know it's risky, but I want to try bungee jumping nevertheless.
I told him it was a bad idea, but he went ahead with it nevertheless.
She had been hurt before, but she opened up her heart nevertheless.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

preposition used to introduce a contrasting or opposing point or perspective

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

The research suggests that exercise has numerous health benefits; on the other hand, excessive exercise can lead to injury.
I really want to go out tonight, but on the other hand, I have an early morning tomorrow.
I was thinking about getting the new phone, but on the other hand, it's pretty expensive.
She always seemed confident in public, but on the other hand, she struggled with self-doubt in private.

adverb used to introduce a concessive clause, indicating that although something is true, the following statement applies

conjunction used to introduce a concessive clause, indicating that although something is true, the following statement applies