Examples

Subordinators even though = although = in spite of the fact that

Preposition in spite ofAdverb even

Although = even though = in spite of the fact that

These are subordinators, or adverbial expressions. They are used to

combine two complete sentences.

Even though I’m sleepy, I came to class this evening.

Although I’m sleepy, I came to class this evening.

In spite of the fact that I’m sleepy, I came to class this evening.

“in spite of” is a preposition

You must follow it with a noun or noun phrase.

I came to class this evening in spite of the bad weather.

I came to class this evening in spite of my sleepiness.

You CAN’T say:**I came to class today in spite of

I’m tired.“I’m tired” is a sentence, not just

the object of a preposition.

You CAN say:I came to class today in spite of the

fact that I’m tired.

The problem with “even” and “even though.”

“Even though” is a subordinator.“Even” is an adverb.

Their meanings are complete different.

“Even” is an adverb that’s used for emphasis:

Last night was cold, but tonight will be even colder.

I dated him in high school, but now I can’t even remember his name.