conjunction
although
awl-THOH/ɔlˈðoʊ/
Despite the fact that.
Although rain falls, the child keeps building the sandcastle.
Etymology
All originally strengthened though, making the concession more emphatic. That extra emphasis faded, leaving although with essentially the same meaning as though.
In context
Although I was teaching, I decided I had to grab the opportunity right away
childhood taught me that imagination is not a plaything, although it can be, of course.
More examples
- We went outside although the wind was cold.
- Although she was tired, she finished the letter.
- The room felt warm although the window was open.
Forms
although
Similar words
- though
- A more conversational alternative, also usable at a sentence's end.
- even though
- Gives the contrast stronger emphasis.