Although - even though / Despite - in spite of

Although/even though and despite/in spite of are used to combine or link two contrasting statements.

ALTHOUGH and EVEN THOUGH

subject and a verb.

Even though is a slightly stronger form of 'although'.

Although and though have the same meaning and are interchangeable in most cases.
‘Though’ is less formal than ‘although’.
Note: ‘Though’ can also be used as an adverb, means ‘however’:
“He took my newspaper. I don’t mind, though."

Although/even thoughit was raining, she walked to the station.
Although/even thoughhe had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
Although/even though Amy was wearing glasses, she couldn't read the notice.
Although/even though he disapproved, he said nothing.
Although/even though Jack had worked hard, he failed the exam.

N.B. Despite/in spite of have the same meaning, but despite is used without 'of'.

Despite / in spite of the rain he walked to the station.
He noticed the rain but he walked to the station in spite ofit.
Despite being wet and tired, he walked to the station.
He decided to go sailing despite /in spite of the bad weather conditions.

Although/even though he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
Despite/in spite of having enough money he refused to buy a new car.
He had enough money, but despite/in spite of that he refused to buy a new car.

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