LoginAlthough vs. In Spite Of
'Although' and 'in spite of' express contrasting ideas. In this lesson, we will learn their similarities and differences.
What Is Their Main Difference?
The main difference between 'although' and '*in spite of' is in their parts of speech. 'Although' is a conjunction while 'in spite of' is a preposition.
Parts of Speech
As mentioned earlier, 'although' and 'in spite of' are different in their parts of speech.
'Although' is a conjunction. It is classified as a subordinating conjunction. 'In spite of,' however, is a preposition. Take a look at the folloing examples:
Position in a Sentence
'Although' and 'in spite of' can be used at the beginning and the middle of a sentence. Watch:
He got the job
He got the job
Frequency
'Although' and 'in spite of' are more commonly used in written English than spoken English.
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