although

[awl-th oh]

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conjunction

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

Origin of although

1275–1325; Middle English al thogh all (adv.) even + though

Synonyms

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notwithstanding (that), even if, albeit (that).

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Historical Examples

The feed is good a mile down from the spring, although it is very old and dry.
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I was glad to meet the party again, although we were in a bad position.
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We got enough at Figtree Gully to satisfy them, although there is not a great supply.
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I suppose there are a number of girls here, although it's early.
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I have another letter from Mr. Lovelace, although I had not answered his former.
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British Dictionary definitions for although

although

conjunction

(subordinating) despite the fact that; even thoughalthough 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

Word Origin and History for although

conj.

early 14c., althagh, compound of all + though, showing once-common emphatic use of all. "All though was originally more emphatic than though, but by 1400 it was practically only a variant of it, and all having thus lost its independent force, the phrase was written as one word" [OED].

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Synonyms

Examples from the Web for although

Contemporary Examples

Although Huckabee's condescending tone - like that of an elementary school history teacher - makes it difficult to take seriously.

Although the blood-spattered offices will be off-limits, staff have vowed to continue producing the magazine.

Although the NFL party animal loves flaunting his washboard abs, he seems more fratboy than Fabio.

Although he brings a Western spin to things, he seems equally inspired by the local sense of style.

Indeed, although he works here in the old town, he lives in the new part of the city where he walks his dog in the morning.

Historical Examples

The feed is good a mile down from the spring, although it is very old and dry.

I was glad to meet the party again, although we were in a bad position.

We got enough at Figtree Gully to satisfy them, although there is not a great supply.

I suppose there are a number of girls here, although it's early.

I have another letter from Mr. Lovelace, although I had not answered his former.

although

Word Origin and History for although

conj.

Origin of although