How to use despite / in spite of / although

In spite of, although and despite are all used to show a contrast but there are differences in the structures used with them.

I.In spite of / despite

1.How to use
After in spite of and despite we use a noun or a pronoun.

2.Example :
+ Despite the pain in his leg he completed the marathon.
+ We enjoyed our camping holiday in spite of the rain.
+ Despite having all the necessary qualifications, they didn’t offer me the job.

3.Notice :

Remember that the gerund (‘-ing’ form) is the ‘noun’ form of a verb.

The only difference between in spite of and despite is the ‘of’.

=> For instance : Despite of the bad weather, there was a large crowd at the match.

II.Although

1.How to use
After although we use a subject and a verb.

2.Example :
+ We enjoyed our camping holiday although it rained every day.
+ Although he worked very hard, he didn’t manage to pass the exam.
+ The holiday was great although the hotel wasn’t very nice.

III.Even though

1.How to use
Even though is a slightly stronger form of although.

2.Example
+We decided to buy the house even though we didn’t really have enough money.
+You keep making that stupid noise even though I’ve asked you to stop three times.

3.Notice :
Like although, even though is followed by a subject and a verb.