Although: meaning, definitions and examples

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although

 

[ ษ”หlหˆรฐoสŠ ]

Conjunction / Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Conjunction

connecting ideas

Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict a previous statement. It is often used to show a contrast or exception.

Synonyms

even though, though, while.

Examples of usage

  • Although it was raining, they went for a walk.
  • She is very talented, although she doesn't like to show off.
  • I decided to buy the dress, although it was a bit expensive.
Context #2 | Adverb

introducing a concession

In spite of the fact that; even though.

Synonyms

however, nevertheless, yet.

Examples of usage

  • He is a good student, although he doesn't study much.
  • She agreed to help, although she was very busy.
  • Although tired, she continued working.

Translations

Translations of the word "although" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น embora

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคพเคฒเคพเค‚เค•เคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช obwohl

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meskipun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะพั‡ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chociaลผ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใซใ‚‚ใ‹ใ‹ใ‚ใ‚‰ใš

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bien que

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aunque

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท olmasฤฑna raฤŸmen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๋ก ~์ด์ง€๋งŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู„ู‰ ุงู„ุฑุบู… ู…ู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤkoli

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hoci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่™ฝ็„ถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤeprav

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพรณ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะณะตะฝะผะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒฃแƒฎแƒ”แƒ“แƒแƒ•แƒแƒ“ แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ˜แƒกแƒ, แƒ แƒแƒ›

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baxmayaraq ki

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aunque

Etymology

The word 'although' originated from Middle English 'all' + 'thogh' which means 'altogether' + 'though'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. Over time, its usage has evolved to indicate contrast or exception in a sentence.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #415, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.