although

[ awl-thoh ]
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conjunction
  1. in spite of the fact that; even though; though.

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Origin of although

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

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How to use although in a sentence

  • We prefer the American volume of Hochelaga to the Canadian one, although both are highly interesting.

  • And although we gabbled freely enough, MacRae avoided all mention of the persons of whom I most wished to hear.

    Raw Gold | Bertrand W. Sinclair
  • This was my sincere endeavor, in those many discourses I had with that monarch, although it unfortunately failed of success.

    Gulliver's Travels | Jonathan Swift
  • But, there was also another which might not be quite so pleasing to Elizabeth, although Louis felt it came too late for him.

  • It may be fifty or a hundred centuries since men, although they were fully grown up, still went on trying to learn.

    The Salvaging Of Civilisation | H. G. (Herbert George) Wells

British Dictionary definitions for although

although

/ (ɔːlˈðəʊ) /


conjunction
  1. (subordinating) despite the fact that; even though: although she was ill, she worked hard

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