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

The FDA has not publicly shared the internal research cited in the memo, although Prasad said it comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, which gathers reports of adverse events from the public, healthcare professionals and manufacturers.

From MarketWatch

Research published in medical journals indicates that myocarditis after a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine is rare, although it is more likely to occur in boys within the first week of receiving the second dose.

From MarketWatch

Although the amount of data for this phase is limited, researchers found a clear pattern.

From Science Daily

However, although critics heaped praise on the show as a whole, several added a note of scepticism to their reviews.

From BBC

His chief of staff Andriy Yermak, who had also led the Ukrainian delegation at peace talks, resigned on Friday after anti-corruption investigators raided his home - although he has not been accused of wrongdoing.

From BBC