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although

[awl-thoh]

conjunction

  1. in spite of the fact that; even though; though.



although

/ ɔːˈðəʊ /

conjunction

  1. (subordinating) despite the fact that; even though

    although she was ill, she worked hard

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of although1

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English al thogh, equivalent to all (adverb) “even” + though
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Example Sentences

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Australia might be minded to consider a leg-spinner if they wanted a more attacking option, although they have not picked one since Mitchell Swepson played the last of his four Tests in in 2022.

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She then darted over to celebrate with Charles, her husband and coach, and her two children - although youngest daughter Cecilia appeared to have slept through the match in her pushchair.

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Although they eventually let him go, Ramirez, also American and a single father of two, wasn’t so lucky.

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There’s a discernible pattern here that I don’t claim to understand, although I'm afraid the most likely explanation can be summed up with the words “military-industrial complex.”

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For although Israel might have launched these strikes without explicit American support, the US president is the only leader with real leverage over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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When To Use

What is a basic definition of although?

Although is a conjunction that means in spite of the fact that or even though.Although is used to connect phrases, clauses, or sentences. Generally, although is used to contrast facts, to say that something is true even if it seems to disagree with other information, or to connect statements that have different moods or express different feelings.Used in a sentence:



  • I didn’t win the game, although I tried as hard as I could.


  • She says red is her favorite color, although she always wears green.


  • Although he rarely shows it, Tony loves his son.


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