Although

Quick meaning: Although is a conjunction meaning Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.

Meaning

Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.

More Meanings

1. But, except.

Example Sentences

Although it was very muddy, the football game went on.

Although proven, the accusation was ignored by the court.

The patients, (al)though getting stronger, will not come off their medications.

With the north London derby to come at the weekend, Spurs boss Harry Redknapp opted to rest many of his key players, although he brought back Aaron Lennon after a month out through injury.

Word Forms

• altho

Synonyms for although

Depending on context, synonyms include notwithstanding, albeit, though.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include though, after, albeit, but, despite, except.

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