although

conjunction

al·​though ȯl-ˈt͟hō 

variants or less commonly altho

: in spite of the fact that : even though

They are good friends, although they don't see each other very often.

Synonyms

• though
• while

Examples of although in a Sentence

although I've been to his house several times, I still can't remember how to get there

Word History

Etymology

Middle English although, from al all + though

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for although

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau
• bateau

Kids Definition

although

conjunction

al·​though

variants also altho

ȯl-ˈt͟hō 

: in spite of the fact that : though