Meaning
Despite something that might be expected
Primary Function
Concessive, often followed by a contrast
Communicative Purpose
To acknowledge a fact while stating that it does not change the outcome
Pattern
For all; ,
Core Structure
for all; ,
Função primária
Concessive, often followed by a contrast
Propósito comunicativo
To acknowledge a fact while stating that it does not change the outcome
Situações de gatilho
Argument, analysis, narrative
Contextos
Academic, professional, literary
Padrão
For all; ,
Estrutura central
for all; ,
Slots de substituição
noun phrase or clause (e.g., 'his experience', 'that he tried') after 'for all'
Colocados típicos
- For all his wealth
- For all her talent
- For all that he tried
Substituições comuns
- “Despite”
- “In spite of”
- “Notwithstanding”
Erros comuns
Using “for all” to mean “because”
Similar / contraste
“Despite the fact that”; “Much as”
Interferências
May confuse with “for all” meaning “for everyone”
Família do chunk
- concessive frames
Nuance
Highlights a stark contrast; slightly literary
Efeito pragmático
Dismisses a seemingly strong counterpoint
Dica de memória
“For all his …, …”
Nota
This chunk introduces a concession, emphasizing that despite an expected fact or condition, the main clause still holds true. It is often used in formal or literary contexts to highlight a stark contrast.
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For all the rhetoric, very little actual change occurred.
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