Definitions for Although
ɔlˈðoʊal·though

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.3 / 4 votes

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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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 DictionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. Although

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

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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

How to say Although in sign language?

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. Lyndon B. Johnson:

   We Americans know-although others appear to forget-the risk of spreading conflict. We still seek no wider war. (On ordering retaliatory action against North Vietnam)

2. George Gordon Byron:

   'Tis pleasant, sure, to see one's name in print. A book's a book, although there's nothing in 't.

3. Abraham Lincoln:

   Let me not be understood as saying that there are no bad laws, nor that grievances may not arise for the redress of which no legal provisions have been made. I mean to say no such thing. But I do mean to say that although bad laws, if they exist, should be repealed as soon as possible, still, while they continue in force, for the sake of example they should be religiously observed.

4. The IEA:

   Although market balance is upon us, the existence of very high oil stocks is a threat to the recent stability of oil prices, although stocks are close to topping out, they are at such elevated levels, especially for products for which demand growth is slackening, that they remain a major dampener on oil prices.

5. Confucius:

   If a man withdraws his mind from the love of beauty, and applies it as sincerely to the love of the virtuous if, in serving his parents, he can exert his utmost strength if, in serving his prince, he can devote his life if in his intercourse with his friends, his words are sincere - although men say that he has not learned, I will certainly say that he has.

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