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Definitions for although
ɔlˈðoʊal·though

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Wiktionary

  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 Dictionary

  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 Dictionary

  1. Although

    grant all this; be it that; supposing that; notwithstanding; though

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  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

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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. Matteo Tiraboschi:

    We expect continued growth in 2015, but not in double digits, we see revenues rising close to 10 percent, we will also try to keep our EBITDA margin in line with 2014, although it won't be easy.

  2. Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer:

    The CDU in Thuringia supported this candidate, against the clear recommendation of the federal party ... although it should have been clear to everyone that it was an opportunity for the AfD to play games.

  3. Luke Taylor:

    We are now starting to see the 'Remain' campaign edge into a lead, although without a major boost which some may have predicted following (Obama's visit), the challenge for the Remain campaign continues to be in getting a high turnout among younger voters.

  4. Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard:

    I know Vice President Biden and his wife and am grateful to have called his son Beau, who also served in the National Guard, a friend, although I may not agree with the Vice President on every issue, I know that he has a good heart and is motivated by his love for our country and the American people.

  5. Tim Peake:

    Christmas Day is generally a time for friends and families to get together, and although we can't be with our families this year, we will be orbiting the Earth 16 times on Christmas Day and sending all our good wishes to everybody back down on beautiful planet Earth.

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