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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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 .
unlike
unlike [preposition]

used to introduce differences between two things or people

Ex: Unlike yesterday , today 's weather is sunny and warm .
between
between [preposition]

used to indicate differences or distinctions between multiple entities or elements

Ex: There were significant variances between the test scores of the two groups .
as opposed to
as opposed to [preposition]

in comparison with something else, indicating a difference or distinction

Ex: Mary likes to work in a quiet environment , as opposed to a noisy and bustling office .
in contrast to
in contrast to [preposition]

showing a difference when compared to something else

Ex: The modern architecture of the new building stands in contrast to the historic buildings nearby .
against
against [preposition]

in opposition to; in contrast with

Ex: The minimalist artwork stood out against the elaborate paintings in the gallery .
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:
notwithstanding
notwithstanding [preposition]

in spite of, although

Ex: The event was successful , notwithstanding the unfavorable weather conditions .
in spite of
in spite of [preposition]

regardless of a particular circumstance or obstacle

Ex: She smiled in spite of the pain .
in the face of
in the face of [preposition]

despite a challenging or difficult situation

Ex: The company achieved record profits in the face of a tough economic climate .
regardless of
regardless of [preposition]

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

Ex: The policy applies to all employees , regardless of their tenure .
in the face of
in the face of [preposition]

despite a challenging or difficult situation

Ex: The company achieved record profits in the face of a tough economic climate .
Prepositions
Prepositions of Place Prepositions of Vertical Position Prepositions of Horizontal Position Prepositions of Distance and Proximity
Prepositions of Movement and Direction Prepositions of Time Prepositions of Relative Time Prepositions of Duration and Repetition
Prepositions of Comparison and Similarity Prepositions of Difference and Contrast Prepositions of Purpose and Intention Prepositions of Manner and Medium
Prepositions of Instrument and Agency Prepositions of Ownership and Responsibility Prepositions of Topic Prepositions of Inclusion and Categorization
Prepositions of Exclusion Prepositions of Cause and Reason Prepositions of Company and Connection Prepositions of Absence and Separation
Prepositions of Support or Opposition Prepositions of Target and Destination Prepositions of Attribution and Preference Prepositions of Level and Range
Prepositions of Material and Origin Prepositions of Quantity and Mathematic Relations Prepositions of Parameter and Specification Prepositions of Exchange and Substitution
Prepositions of State and Influence Prepositions of Rank and Occupation Prepositions of Sequence and Condition Prepositions of Alignment
Prepositions of Reference Prepositions of Basis