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09 Oct 2010, 04:03
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Rather than / In Spite Of / Despite / Instead Of
Could anybody clear out difference in above with examples...
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Could anybody clear out difference in above with examples...
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09 Oct 2010, 14:20
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In my opinion the words are used in the following contexts:
1. Rather than - Indicates some sort of preference over the other. "I think we should eat rather than dance"
2. Instead of - Indicates some sort of replacement function. "I'll have french fries instead of pizza"
3. In spite of - Indicates some sort of contrast between two things. "We went out in spite of the thunderstorm", and I think despite can be used interchangeably with in spite of.
1. Rather than - Indicates some sort of preference over the other. "I think we should eat rather than dance"
2. Instead of - Indicates some sort of replacement function. "I'll have french fries instead of pizza"
3. In spite of - Indicates some sort of contrast between two things. "We went out in spite of the thunderstorm", and I think despite can be used interchangeably with in spite of.
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09 Oct 2010, 15:17
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in spite of + noun
despite + noun
This is the syntax. Do not get confused with terms: namely Although, even though, though.
Although + clause
Even though + clause
Though + clause
Also you can not use Instead of + verb... Instead of + noun is the correct syntax.
despite + noun
This is the syntax. Do not get confused with terms: namely Although, even though, though.
Although + clause
Even though + clause
Though + clause
Also you can not use Instead of + verb... Instead of + noun is the correct syntax.
