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. Jalel Harchaoui:

   Although none of the foreign sponsors behind Haftar is likely pleased with the dramatic deterioration, they have no option but to continue backing him, they have been concentrating most of their bets on one key figure for almost half a decade. This cannot be walked back overnight.

2. Viren Swami:

   Although our study doesn't present ways to mitigate negative hunger-induced emotions, research suggests that being able to label an emotion can help people to regulate it, such as by [recognizing] that we feel angry simply because we are hungry.

3. National Guard:

   While the military sets an example for civil society through our inclusiveness, we too have not come far enough. We all need to do better. For example, although the United States military has a higher proportion of African Americans serving in our ranks than in society at large, only 7 % of our flag and general officers are African American.

4. Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester:

   At this point, the FOMC doesn't anticipate selling the agency mortgage-backed securities on its balance sheet as part of the normalization process, although it might engage in limited sales in the longer run to reduce or eliminate residual holdings.

5. Craig Watkins:

   Although we see high levels of comfort of LGB people in community leadership roles, notable proportions of people have concerns about the education of children.

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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