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. William James:

   What every genuine philosopher (every genuine man, in fact) craves most is praise -- although the philosophers generally call it recognition!

2. Angela Gittens:

   This is not an air traffic problem that originated at Heathrow, but in the en route environment, which makes it much more difficult to find out what's happening, although it's happening to( Heathrow) and they're dealing with it, it's not their situation to fix, so Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 may not have that much information in terms of how long the situation is going to last, which is what passengers want to know.

3. Prabhakar Raghavan:

   Although we are 25 years into search, I dare say that our story has just begun, we have even more exciting, AI-enabled innovations in the works that will change the way people search, work and play. We’re reinventing what it means to search and the best is yet to come.

4. Carl Emmerson:

   The electorate has a real choice, although it can at best see only the broad outlines of that choice.

5. James Comey:

   Although there is evidence of potential violation of the statutes regarding the handling of classified information, our judgment is that no reasonable prosecutor would bring such a case, prosecutors necessarily weigh a number of factors before bringing the charges. There are obvious considerations, like the strength of the evidence, especially regarding intent.

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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