Definitions for although
ɔlˈðoʊal·though

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.3 / 4 votes

1. althoughconjunction

   Though, even though, in spite of the fact that:

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

2. althoughconjunction

   But, except.

   It was difficult, although not as difficult as we had expected.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Althoughconj.

   Notwithstanding; however it may be granted; however it may be that.

   Etymology: from all and though.

   We all know, that many things are believed, although they be intricate, obscure, and dark; although they exceed the reach and capacity of our wits; yea, although in this world they be no way possible to be understood. Richard Hooker, b. v. § 22.

   Me the gold of France did not seduce,
   Although I did admit it as a motive
   The sooner to effect what I intended. William Shakespeare, Hen. V.

   The stress must be laid upon a majority; without which the laws would be of little weight, although they be good additional securities. Jonathan Swift.

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1. Although

   Although is a conjunction used to introduce a contrasting or opposing idea to the main clause. It indicates that a condition or situation exists, but that it does not prevent or negate the truth of the main statement or argument.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. Although

   grant all this; be it that; supposing that; notwithstanding; though

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Although

   awl-thō′, conj. admitting all that: notwithstanding that. [See Though.]

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'although' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #176

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'although' in Written Corpus Frequency: #540

How to pronounce although?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say although in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of although in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of although in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of although in a Sentence

1. Paul Callan:

   I believe that the existence of cell phone video and social media postings has substantially reduced police brutality over the long run. Although the intensity of news coverage of cases such as [George] Zimmerman and Michael Brown makes it feel like there is more police brutality, my sense of the situation as a lawyer who is in court several times a week is that the number of cases is diminishing.

2. Kwon Deok-cheol:

   We are at a crossroads, whether this is going to spread further or not, as of now we can't answer that part because additional cases have occurred, although we thought until last weekend it had levelled off.

3. Attorney Alana Yakovlev:

   Although it is unusual for someone this young to have a conservator appointed, it seems to have worked out for Ms. Spears' best interests, the probate conservatorship in place for Ms. Spears is different from others in that she retains some autonomy and control over decision making process such as where she resides, although she must consult with conservator as far as financial decisions come into play.

4. Joshua Tan:

   Over the next three years you can see that supply is fairly strong and although the first quarter was fairly resilient, you’re not seeing much revenue growth.

5. Gigi Hadid:

   Although I understand what Vogue Italia's intentions were, it was not executed correctly, and the concerns that have been brought up are valid... Please know that things would have been different if my control of the situation was different, regardless, I want to apologize because my intention is never to diminish those concerns or take opportunities away from anyone else, and I hope this can be an example to other magazines and teams in the future.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Although
2. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=although
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/although
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=although