although
conjunction
al·though
| \ ȯl-ˈt͟hō
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variants:
or less commonly altho
Definition of although
: in spite of the fact that : even though
They are good friends, although they don't see each other very often.
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Synonyms for although
Synonyms
- albeit,
- as,
- howbeit,
- much as,
- notwithstanding,
- though,
- when,
- whereas,
- while,
- whilst
- [chiefly British]
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“Although.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/although. Accessed 6 Mar. 2021.
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although
conjunction
English Language Learners Definition of although
: despite the fact that
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although
conjunction
al·though
| \ ȯl-ˈt͟hō
\
\
Kids Definition of although
1
: in spite of the fact that
Although you say it, you don't mean it.
2
: but entry 1 sense 1
I think it's this way, although I could be wrong.
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The first known use of although was in the 14th century
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