although Meaning & Definition
What Does Although Mean?
Although is used as a conjunction meaning Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession. It can also mean But, except.
Although: Key Facts
| Part of speech | conjunction |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɔːlˈðəʊ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | though, notwithstanding and even though |
Although Definition (Conjunction)
- Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.
Although it was very muddy, the football game went on.
- But, except.
It was difficult, although not as difficult as we had expected.
Synonyms of Although
Although synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Although
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Although in a Sentence
Although it was very muddy, the football game went on.
The patients, (al)though getting stronger, will not come off their medications.
Although proven, the accusation was ignored by the court.
It was difficult, although not as difficult as we had expected.
Word Forms & Grammar
although
Words That Rhyme With Although
Origin of Although
From Middle English althagh, from Old English compound of eall (“all (emphatic)”) + þēah (“though”). By surface analysis, al(l) + though.
How to Pronounce Although
You say although as //ɔːlˈðəʊ//. It has 1 syllable.