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although
[awl-thoh]
conjunction
in spite of the fact that; even though; though.
although
/ ɔːlˈðəʊ /
conjunction
(subordinating) despite the fact that; even though
although she was ill, she worked hard
Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
Although she claims that Cam is her favorite kid, she only half-listens to him when he says he’s headed to boot camp, instructing him to return home with a carton of milk.
"I am satisfied that Georgia, although acting impulsively, intended to take her own life," said the coroner.
Although the subject sounds abstract, the examples are comfortably concrete, from ancient trade routes to 19th-century canals and railroads to modern highway systems.
The official suggested it will be published sometime this month although it is unclear whether it will be released on Wednesday as originally scheduled.
He was also asked by Judge Lord Scott about an 'Osman' threat to life warning - although no further details were given at the hearing.
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When To Use
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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