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Anonymous Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Contrary to vs unlike vs despite

Which is correct please? Does the first clause make sense?

Contrary to/Unlike/Despite what had been said, I think he shouldn’t have done that.

Contrary to/unlike /Despite orders, he went in alone.


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1. Either "contrary to" or "despite" can be used here. "Unlike" is ungrammatical in this situation.

— Anonymous

  • 1.
  • Either "contrary to" or "despite" can be used here.
  • "Unlike" is ungrammatical in this situation.
  • The meaning is: someone said it was okay to do something; nevertheless, he shouldn't have done it.
  • 2.
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1. Either "contrary to" or "despite" can be used here. "Unlike" is ungrammatical in this situation. The meaning is: someone said it was okay to do something; nevertheless, he shouldn't have done it.


2. Either "contrary to" or "despite" can be used here. "Unlike" is ungrammatical in this situation.

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