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- [awl-th oh]
- /ɔlˈðoʊ/
- /ɔːlˈðəʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [awl-th oh]
- /ɔlˈðoʊ/
Definitions of although word
- conjunction although You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement which contrasts with the statement in the main clause. 3
- conjunction although You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement which makes the main clause of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected. 3
- conjunction although You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which gives some information that is relevant to the main clause but modifies the strength of that statement. 3
- conjunction although You use although when admitting a fact about something which you regard as less important than a contrasting fact. 3
- conjunction although despite the fact that; even though 3
- conjunction although in spite of the fact that; granting that; though 3
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Origin of although
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English al thogh all (adv.) even + though
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Although
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
although popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for although
conj although
- albeit — You use albeit to introduce a fact or comment which reduces the force or significance of what you have just said.
- despite — You use despite to introduce a fact which makes the other part of the sentence surprising.
- notwithstanding — in spite of; without being opposed or prevented by: Notwithstanding a brilliant defense, he was found guilty. She went to the game anyway, doctor's orders notwithstanding.
- still — remaining in place or at rest; motionless; stationary: to stand still.
- supposing — to assume (something), as for the sake of argument or as part of a proposition or theory: Suppose the distance to be one mile.
preposition although
- at any rate — You use at any rate to indicate that what you have just said might be incorrect or unclear in some way, and that you are now being more precise.
- withal — with it all; as well; besides.
- no matter — the substance or substances of which any physical object consists or is composed: the matter of which the earth is made.
- in defiance of — a daring or bold resistance to authority or to any opposing force.
- but — You use but to introduce something which contrasts with what you have just said, or to introduce something which adds to what you have just said.
adverb although
- at any cost — If you say that something must be done at any cost, you are emphasizing that it must be done, even if this requires a lot of effort or money.
- yet — at the present time; now: Don't go yet. Are they here yet?
- nonetheless — however; nevertheless.
- regardless — having or showing no regard; heedless; unmindful (often followed by of).
- nevertheless — nonetheless; notwithstanding; however; in spite of that: a small but nevertheless important change.
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