You can usually use "while" to mean "although," but you can't always use "although" to mean "though." Today’s topic is “although” versus “while.” I often have to tell people that their pet peeves aren’t actually hard-and-fast grammar rules. I have to tell people that it’...
Synonyms for ALTHOUGH: though, while, whereas, but, whilst, notwithstanding, albeit, if, when, as
In summary, while "in spite of" and "despite" are largely interchangeable and have the same fundamental meaning, "in spite of" might be chosen for a slightly more formal tone or to give more emphasis to the contrasting element, whereas "despite" is more concise and commonly used in contemp...
Although I love teaching grammar, it can be challenging to make it interesting for people. I've found the best way is through clear, engaging examples that feel relevant, not dry rules. For instance, 'although' allows you to contrast two ideas in one sentence, like: Although grammar can ...