Contrast

Balancing contrasting points

on the other hand; while; whereas

Arranged marriages are common in many Middle Eastern countries. In the West, on the other hand, they are unusual.

I like spending my holidays in the mountains, while/whereas my wife prefers the seaside.

While/whereas can be put before the first of 2 contrasting points,e.g.

While/whereas the English alphabet has 26 letters, English phonemic transcription has over 40 basic symbols.


Emphasising a contrast

Stronger contrast

however; nevertheless; mind you; still; yet; in spite of this

Britain came last in the World Children's Games again. However, we did have one success with Annie Smith's world record in the egg and spoon race.

I don't like the job much. Mind you, the money's good.

He says he's not rich and yet he owns 3 houses and 4 cars.

It was foggy this morning. In spite of this, I managed to get to college on time.

It was foggy earlier but I still managed to get here on time.