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Compound Prepositions - Similarity or Contradiction

Master English compound prepositions for similarity or contradiction, like "in spite of" and "as opposed to".

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Compound Prepositions
in the vein of

in a similar style, manner, or genre as something else, often used to indicate inspiration or influence

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Definition & Meaning of \"in the vein of\"
in opposition to somebody or something

used to convay that one is strongly against someone or something

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Definition & Meaning of \"in opposition to {sb/sth}\"
in spite of

regardless of a particular circumstance or obstacle

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Definition & Meaning of \"in spite of\"
as opposed to

in comparison with something else, indicating a difference or distinction

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Definition & Meaning of \"as opposed to\"
in contrast to

showing a difference when compared to something else

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Definition & Meaning of \"in contrast to\"
along the lines of something

of the same type as something else or closely resembling it

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