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Better ways to say “Despite the fact that”
Four words for "although."
i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler
Matches "due to the fact that" for padding. Strip "the fact that" and the sentence tightens. "Although" and "even though" do it in one word.
ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo
Before
Despite the fact that we were late, we shipped.
After
Although we were late, we shipped.
iii · The alternatives5 ways out
- 01Although neutral
the default
Although we rushed, it held.
- 02Even though neutral
with a hint of surprise
Even though it rained, we won.
- 03Though neutral
conversational / short
Though late, we made it.
- 04While neutral
concession that shades into time
While ambitious, it's risky.
- 05Despite neutral
followed by a noun
Despite the delay, we shipped.
iv · Brew tipKeep this one
Delete "the fact that" and test. "Despite" works with nouns, "although" with clauses.