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Yanx Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Prep for and with

Hi,



Please kindly explain the differences between “for” and “with” when they refer to the meaning of “although”, as follows. It’s best to be more specific. Besides, can you give me some other examples that are commonly used in oral or written English? Thanks very much!



1. For all his wealth,I don’t like him.

2. With all his shortcomings,she still loves him



Xin Yan
  

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In that usage, both for and with mean in spite of (not although ). Neither for nor with are often used with that meaning. I would be inclined to use in spite of most often; for , less; and with , even less.

— CalifJim

  • In that usage, both for and with mean in spite of (not although ).
  • Neither for nor with are often used with that meaning.
  • I would be inclined to use in spite of most often; for , less; and with , even less.
  • [In spite of / For / With] all his faults, he still manages to provide for his children.
  • CJ
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In that usage, both for and with mean in spite of (not although). Neither for nor with are often used with that meaning. I would be inclined to use in spite of most often; for, less; and with, even less.

[In spite of / For / With] all his faults, he still manages to provide for his children.

CJ
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