although
/ɔːlˈðəʊ/
Meanings
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subordinating conjunction
Used to indicate a contrast between two conditions or situations, despite the apparent incompatibility.
- "I'll go to the party although I have to work in the morning."
- "He didn't study for the test, although he knew it was important."
Pronunciation
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/ɑlˈðoʊ/
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Synonyms
albeit , even if , even though , notwithstanding
Rhymes
Words rhyming with althoughdough , rough , tough
Variants
List of all variants of although that leads to same resultaltho , although
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English 'swylce' meaning 'also, likewise', which evolved into 'alghow' and later 'although'.
Trivia
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'Although' is the most commonly used subordinating conjunction in the English language.
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In the Bible, the word 'although' is translated from the Hebrew word 'pachad' and the Greek word 'hoti'.
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In music, 'Although' is the title of a song by the band Coldplay from their 2002 album 'A Rush of Blood to the Head'.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
conditional clause: A clause that expresses a condition or hypothesis and the consequence that follows if the condition is met.
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subordinating conjunction: A conjunction that introduces a subordinate clause and shows the relationship between the main clause and the subordinate clause.
Culture
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How to Memorize "although"
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mnemonics
- Think of the word 'although' as meaning 'in spite of'. For example, 'I'll go to the party in spite of having to work in the morning.' This can help you remember the meaning of the word.
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