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| We use although or even though to express a contrast between two things. |
Although he is much older than the others, he won the race. Even though he's a millionaire, he lives in a very small flat. |
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Even though and although can be used in the the same way as despite the fact that and in spite of the fact that. |
I enjoyed the holiday, even though it rained a lot. I enjoyed the holiday, despite the fact that it rained a lot. |
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See also: Despite, in spite of