Word definition: although

Etimology


From Middle English althagh, from Old English compound of eall (“all (emphatic)”) + þēah (“though”).

conjunction


although

Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.

But, except.

Examples


Although it was very muddy, the football game went on.

The patients, though getting stronger, will not come off their medications.

Although the Celebrity was almost impervious to sarcasm, he was now beginning to exhibit visible signs of uneasiness, the consciousness dawning upon him that his eccentricity was not receiving the ovation it merited.

The story struck the depressingly familiar note with which true stories ring in the tried ears of experienced policemen. […] The second note, the high alarum, not so familiar and always important since it indicates the paramount sin in Man's private calendar, took most of them by surprise although they had been well prepared.

With the north London derby to come at the weekend, Spurs boss Harry Redknapp opted to rest many of his key players, although he brought back Aaron Lennon after a month out through injury.

Although there are dozens of different types of gems, among the best known and most important are diamond, ruby and sapphire, emerald and other gem forms of the mineral beryl, chrysoberyl, tanzanite, tsavorite, topaz and jade.

It was difficult, although not as difficult as we had expected.

Related words


synonyms

(in spite of): notwithstanding (that), even if, albeit (that), even though; see also Thesaurus:even though

related terms

though

even though

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