064. Concession and Contrast

used to introduce a contrast to what has just been said

used to introduce an opposing statement

to believe something to be true or valid

to openly accept something as true or real

to agree with the truth of something, particularly in an unwilling manner

to reluctantly admit that something is true after denying it first

used to introduce a statement that provides a reason or justification

in a way that shows acknowledgment of an unfavorable fact or situation

a relation or condition where two things are in direct opposition or contrast to each other

to the highest degree

a person or thing that is completely different or in direct contrast to another

used to highlight the differences between two or more things or people

used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation, especially when comparing it to a previous point

not having anything or much in common

used to emphasize a significant contrast or distinction between people, things, or situations

used to indicate that the opposite or a different viewpoint is true in response to a previous statement