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Prepositions - Prepositions of Difference and Contrast

These prepositions are used to highlight differences between two entities or show contrast between two statements.

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Categorized English Prepositions
from
from
[preposition]

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

Ex: Her perspective on the matter is distinct from his. 
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unlike
unlike
[preposition]

used to introduce differences between two things or people

Ex: He is very outgoing and friendly, unlike his brother. 
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between
between
[preposition]

used to indicate differences or distinctions between multiple entities or elements

Ex: The presentation explored the similarities and differences between the two theories. 
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as opposed to
as opposed to
[preposition]

in comparison with something else, indicating a difference or distinction

Ex: They use organic ingredients as opposed to artificial ones. 
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in contrast to
in contrast to
[preposition]

showing a difference when compared to something else

Ex: In contrast to her outgoing sister, he was more reserved and introverted. 
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against
against
[preposition]

in opposition to; in contrast with

Ex: The bold design of the modern building stood against the traditional architecture of the surrounding structures. 
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despite
despite
[preposition]

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

Ex: The business thrived despite the economic downturn. 
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notwithstanding
notwithstanding
[preposition]

in spite of, although

Ex: He decided to continue with the project, notwithstanding the challenges it presented. 
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in spite of
in spite of
[preposition]

regardless of a particular circumstance or obstacle

Ex: She loved him in spite of his flaws and mistakes. 
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in the face of
in the face of
[preposition]

despite a challenging or difficult situation

Ex: They completed the marathon in the face of extreme heat and exhaustion. 
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regardless of
regardless of
[preposition]

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

Ex: I'll be there tomorrow regardless of the weather. 
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in the face of
in the face of
[preposition]

despite a challenging or difficult situation

Ex: They completed the marathon in the face of extreme heat and exhaustion. 
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