--- vs and even though

The phrases "---" and "and even though" are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. "---" is typically used as a placeholder or to indicate a pause or omission in writing, while "and even though" is used to introduce a contrast or concession in a sentence.

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The use of "---" as a placeholder or to indicate a pause or omission in writing is correct. It is commonly used in informal writing and note-taking.

Use "---" to represent a pause, omission, or to create a visual break in writing. It is often used in informal contexts, such as messaging or note-taking.

Examples:

I'll meet you at the park at 3 p.m. --- see you there!
The ingredients for the recipe are flour, sugar, eggs, ---.
She was supposed to bring the snacks, drinks, ---, but she forgot.
I need to buy groceries, do laundry, --- before the guests arrive.
The meeting is scheduled for Monday --- let's confirm the time.

and even though

The phrase "and even though" is correct and commonly used to introduce a contrast or concession in a sentence.

Use "and even though" to introduce a contrasting or concessive clause in a sentence, highlighting a contradiction or unexpected outcome.

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Although and even though have a similar meaning to despite and in spite of. We use all of these words to say that a thing is surprising, unusual, or unexpected.
Even if and even though are used to introduce subordinate clauses. You use even if to say that a possible situation would not prevent something from being true.
Note that even if, even when and even though are conjunctions, linking two clauses. Even so like though, meaning however, is an adverb and is used for ...

Alternatives:

although
despite the fact that
even if
while
notwithstanding

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