English Prepositions for "Difference and Contrast"

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used to highlight a point of departure or differentiation between two or more entities

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Her perspective on the matter is distinct from his.

The original painting is easily discernible from the replica.

unlike

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ʌ

n

l

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aɪ

k

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used to introduce differences between two things or people

between

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e

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used to indicate differences or distinctions between multiple entities or elements

as opposed to

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/æz əpˈoʊzd tuː/

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in comparison with something else, indicating a difference or distinction

in contrast to

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/ɪn kˈɑːntɹæst tuː/

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showing a difference when compared to something else

against

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a

ə

g

ai

ɛ

n

s

t

in opposition to; in contrast with

despite

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d

e

ɪ

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p

i

aɪ

t

e

used to show that something happened or is true, even though there was a difficulty or obstacle that might have prevented it

notwithstanding

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n

o

ɑ

t

w

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ɪ

th

θ

s

t

a

æ

n

d

i

ɪ

n

g

in spite of, although

in spite of

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/ɪn spˈaɪt ʌv/

Collocation

regardless of a particular circumstance or obstacle

in the face of

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/ɪnðə fˈeɪs ʌv/

Collocation

despite a challenging or difficult situation

regardless of

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/ɹɪɡˈɑːɹdləs ʌv/

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without taking into consideration or being influenced by a particular factor or condition

in the face of

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/ɪnðə fˈeɪs ʌv/

Collocation

despite a challenging or difficult situation

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