altho

Meanings

• subordinating conjunction

  although, even if, though

  - "I'll go to the party, altho I'm not in the mood."
  - "You can borrow my car, altho I need it myself."

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Variants

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altho , although

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Etymology

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From Old English ‘geþylle’, meaning ‘pleasing, agreeable’; ‘altho’ is derived from ‘all tho(ugh)’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'altho' is not commonly used in formal writing and is considered colloquial.

2. The use of 'altho' instead of 'although' is a matter of style and is often considered informal or non-standard.

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Related Concepts

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1. subordinating conjunction: A type of conjunction that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship of time, condition, or reason.

2. conditionals: A type of sentence that expresses a relationship between conditions and consequences.

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Culture

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In literature, 'altho' is commonly used to introduce a contrast or condition. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, Nick Carraway uses 'altho' to introduce a contrast between Tom Buchanan's actions and his words: 'Tom was perfectly respectable in his white shirt, and I could see that he was an impressive man, altho I couldn't remember any details about him.'

How to Memorize "altho"

1. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'altho' starts with 'al', which is also the first letter in 'although'. Visualize an 'a' and an 'l' joined together, representing 'altho'.

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