conj

although

awl-THOH

conj

Despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrast or concession.

"Although it was raining, they went ahead with the picnic."

"She took the job, although the pay was lower than she wanted."

How to Use Although

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA conjunction used to link a statement with something that seems to go against it.

Common mistake

Interchangeable with "though" in most cases, but "although" is preferred at the start of a sentence in formal writing.

Easily confused with

though →

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_____ it was raining, they went ahead with the picnic.

From Middle English althagh, a compound of Old English eall ("all") and þeah ("though") — literally "all though."

even if albeit even though

because though albeit

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even if albeit even though because though