Definitions for Although
ɔlˈðoʊAlthough

Wiktionary(3.25 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

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(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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.

Webster Dictionary(3.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Although

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

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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

How to pronounce Although?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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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. James Roche:

   Brett and I did not socialize beyond the first few days of freshman year. We talked at night as freshman roommates do, and I would see him as he returned from nights out with his friends. It is from this experience that I concluded that although Brett was normally reserved, he was a notably heavy drinker, even by the standards of Cuomo Prime Time, and that he became aggressive and belligerent when he was very drunk.

2. Daniel Nyfeler:

   Although difficult to judge in the rough state, the transparency and color of the crystal indicate an important gemstone might be cut from this piece of rough.

3. Chief Executive Rakesh Kapoor:

   This is a material opportunity that we want to be in the front of the pack on, although it seems like we've come a long, long way ... we've only just started. This train is going to run faster and faster.

4. Gregory Whiteley:

   I don’t believe this report changes the calculus of Powell or the core FOMC, the Fed is looking for maximum employment. They’ve said it will take quite a while to get there. Today reinforces that idea - although a lack of strong GDP growth does not appear to be behind today’s disappointment.

5. Gareth Southgate:

   Although our team will be better in two years with more life experience, maybe the cards on injuries and things won't fall as kindly and we won't get this opportunity again, it's dangerous if I start to get carried away, but I'm proud of the way we're playing.

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