despite, inspite of, although, though

Although the music outside was loud, we managed to sleep. DESPITE

We managed to sleep despite the loud music outside.

Steven went skiing despite feeling ill. ALTHOUGH

Although Steven felt ill, he went skiing.

In spite of a good performance, she didn't win the match. ALTHOUGH

Although she performed well, she lost the match.

The theatre was full despite the expensive tickets. ALTHOUGH

Although the tickets were expensive, the theatre was full.

Despite the cold weather, we all went for a walk. THOUGH

Although the weather was cold , we all went for a walk.

Although he can speak Russian, he still has problems with listening. DESPITE being able

Despite being able to speak Russian, he still has problems with listening.

Although there has been an improvement in his behaviour, his teacher is still concerned. DESPITE

Despite having been an improvement, his teacher is still concerned.

Although he felt ill, he went to work. DESPITE

He went to work despite feeling ill.

Although it was dangerous, she went swimming. IN SPITE OF

In spite of being dangerous (the danger), she went swimming.

She enjoys her job in spite of her low salary EVEN THOUGH

She finds her job enjoyable even though her salary is low.