Clauses of concession

1. In spite of, despite + noun / -ing form / what

1.1. Despite the heavy rain, it was very hot

2. In spite of / despite + the fact + that-clause

2.1. He went dancing in spite of/despite the fact that he had a terrible headache

3. To express contrast or opposition to the main clause

4. Although, even though + subject + verb

4.1. Although/Even though he was starving, he didn’t take any of the food they offered him.