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although

[ awl-thoh ]

conjunction

  1. in spite of the fact that; even though; though.


although

/ ɔːˈðəʊ /

conjunction

  1. subordinating despite the fact that; even though

    although she was ill, she worked hard

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of although1

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English al thogh, equivalent to all (adverb) “even” + though
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The rest of the shows on the mature animation block were comedies while “Cowboy Bebop” was anime, although unlike nearly anything else the genre’s American aficionados were accustomed to.

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His relentless edge is now driving everything at Paris St-Germain, although initially he didn't even want the job.

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It has set no records and won no Stanley Cups; in fact, it hasn’t even clinched a playoff berth, although that will happen shortly.

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Although the bouncy hip-hop track sampled a 2006 song by New York artists DJ Webstar and Young B, it featured Inglewood-raised vocalist Becky G and lyrics in Korean, English and Spanish.

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Although “Jack in the Box” was his first official album, his solo discography goes back further to “1 Verse,” his 2015 SoundCloud release which sampled The Game and Skrillex’s “El Chapo” released that same year.

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More About Although

What is a basic definition of although?

Although is a conjunction that means in spite of the fact that or even though.

Although is used to connect phrases, clauses, or sentences. Generally, although is used to contrast facts, to say that something is true even if it seems to disagree with other information, or to connect statements that have different moods or express different feelings.

Used in a sentence:

  • I didn’t win the game, although I tried as hard as I could.
  • She says red is her favorite color, although she always wears green.
  • Although he rarely shows it, Tony loves his son.

Where does although come from?

The first records of although come from around 1275. It comes from the Middle English al thogh and is a combination of all and though.

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How is although used in real life?

Although is a commonly used conjunction that connects contrasting facts or statements that appear to conflict with each other.

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Is although used correctly in the following sentence?

Although the shirt looks ugly, it is made with very expensive material.

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