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Better ways to say “In spite of the fact that”
Five words that mean "although."
i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler
"In spite of the fact that" is the corporate-prose long form of a single conjunction. Almost any single connector — although, though, despite, even though — beats it.
ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo
Before
In spite of the fact that the deadline was tight, we shipped on time.
After
Although the deadline was tight, we shipped on time.
iii · The alternatives4 ways out
- 01Although neutral
standard contrast
Although the deadline was tight, we shipped.
- 02Though neutral
lighter touch
Though the deadline was tight, we shipped.
- 03Despite neutral
with a noun
Despite the tight deadline, we shipped.
- 04Even though neutral
emphatic contrast
Even though the deadline was tight, we shipped.
iv · Brew tipKeep this one
Five words → one. Always.