Which conjunction means 'despite the fact that' (also: though; even though)?

Which conjunction means 'despite the fact that' (also: though; even though)?

• A. Although
• B. Whereas
• C. Whilst
• D. Meanwhile

Answer: (A)

Concession is shown when you acknowledge a fact and then present a contrasting result. Although directly means “despite the fact that,” so it naturally introduces a contrasting idea in one clause and a still-true situation in the other. That makes it the best fit to express the idea of “despite the fact that.” For example: Although the forecast predicted a decline, sales remained steady. The other options don’t carry the same concession sense: whereas signals a contrast between two facts, not necessarily a concession; whilst (British spelling of while) can be used similarly but is less formal and can mean time as well; meanwhile refers to something happening at the same time, not a contrasting concession.

Concession is shown when you acknowledge a fact and then present a contrasting result. Although directly means “despite the fact that,” so it naturally introduces a contrasting idea in one clause and a still-true situation in the other. That makes it the best fit to express the idea of “despite the fact that.” For example: Although the forecast predicted a decline, sales remained steady.

The other options don’t carry the same concession sense: whereas signals a contrast between two facts, not necessarily a concession; whilst (British spelling of while) can be used similarly but is less formal and can mean time as well; meanwhile refers to something happening at the same time, not a contrasting concession.