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.

The first records of although come from around 1275. It comes from the Middle English al thogh and is a combination of all and though.

What are some synonyms for although?

• though
• even though
• albeit
• despite the fact
• in spite of

What are some words that share a root or word element with although? 

• all
• though

Although is a commonly used conjunction that connects contrasting facts or statements that appear to conflict with each other.

I've had a surprisingly productive day, although you wouldn't know it from the amount of tweeting I've done.

— Zoah Hedges-Stocks (@Zoah_HS) August 13, 2012

Although I'm hopeful for a better year in 2021, the fact is many people are still hurting now. I wanted to start the year highlighting three organizations we all can support, should you be interested.

— Brie Larson (@brielarson) January 26, 2021

Although she plays for Japan, Naomi Osaka is also the first player of Haitian descent to win a grand slam final. #USOpen

— Jeff (@JeffJSays) September 8, 2018

Is although used correctly in the following sentence?

Although the shirt looks ugly, it is made with very expensive material.