My writing is full of clauses that begin with 'even though' or 'even if' -- can you suggest any alternatives? everything I can think of sounds overly formal ('regardless,' etc.)
Word List: Even Though/If
Even Though - used as a stronger way to say "though" or "although"
Even If - used to stress that something will happen despite something else that might prevent it
Albeit - even though; although
All the same - (or just the same) despite everything; nevertheless
Although - (or altho) in spite of the fact that; even though
As - regardless of the degree to which; though
As much as - even though; despite the fact that
However - in spite of that; on the other hand
If - even though; although perhaps
In defiance of - contrary to; despite
In spite of - in defiance/contempt of; without being prevented by
Much as - however much; even though
Nevertheless - in spite of that; however
Notwithstanding - although
Though - in spite of the possibility that; even if
When - in spite of the fact that; although
While - in spite of the fact that; although
With - in spite of; notwithstanding
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Choose which one would be most suitable as an alternative in your specific sentence. Hope this helps with your writing!
