although

American  

[awl-thoh] / ɔlˈðoʊ /

conjunction

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

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although British  

/ ɔːlˈðəʊ /

conjunction

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

   although she was ill, she worked hard

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Usage

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.

Etymology

Origin of although

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

Compare meaning

How does although compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• albeit vs. although

Example Sentences

This month, the S&P 500 has rebounded 4.4% through Friday, although the index remains modestly in the red for the year to date.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026

Two additional clinical trials funded by pharmaceutical companies showed no difference between carriers and non-carriers, although these studies used longer-acting GLP-1 drugs.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

In 2017, the Scottish Parliament set legally-binding targets to reduce the number of children in relative poverty to less than 10% by 2030, although it has since missed interim targets.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

They point out that pasteurized milk has also been linked to outbreaks, although many scientists say raw milk is associated with a higher occurrence of foodborne illnesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Renata grabbed the steering wheel and managed to hold on, although she got banged about.

From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan