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Definitions for although
ɔlˈðoʊal·though
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althoughconjunction
Though, even though, in spite of the fact that:
Although it was very muddy, the football game went on.
althoughconjunction
But, except.
It was difficult, although not as difficult as we had expected.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
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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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
Although
grant all this; be it that; supposing that; notwithstanding; though
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Although
awl-thō′, conj. admitting all that: notwithstanding that. [See Though.]
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Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'although' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #176
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'although' in Written Corpus Frequency: #540
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of although in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of although in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of although in a Sentence
When I joined, a lot of people didn’t understand why Zenefits would be this huge company, although I think they’re getting it more now, people don’t want to be doing this stuff. They would so much rather have us take care of it for them. That’s what makes it an exciting business. The market is huge, and the need is intense.
The United States, although it's less than ideal, could unilaterally re-impose more crushing and additional sanctions.
Although late, as it has taken four years, finally justice has been done, the important thing is that is has come out. It's not a surprise.
You can’t be for rectifying the crime problem if you’re not going to accept help in hiring police. Without more police, none of this can be achieved, although Eric Adams professes to be law and order, how can he claim that title when he told the president, ‘No?’.
Given the lack of a clear archaeological parallel to the stepped structure, the purpose of the staircase remains the mystery, it is certainly possible the rabbinical sources provide valuable information about structures, such as this, although for the time being there is no definitive proof.
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- رغم أنArabic
- obwohlGerman
- aunqueSpanish
- هر چندPersian
- bien queFrench
- हालांकिHindi
- habárHungarian
- meskipunIndonesian
- sebbeneItalian
- The word "although" can be translated to Japanese as "しかしながら" (shikashinagara) or "〜だけれども" (dakeredomo), depending on the context. If you have a specific sentence or context in mind, feel free to share!Japanese
- 이기는 하지만Korean
- chociażPolish
- cu toate caRomanian
- хотяRussian
- என்றாலும்Tamil
- అయితేTelugu
- แม้ว่าThai
- olmasına rağmenTurkish
- mặc dầuVietnamese
- 虽Chinese
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