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Definition of although

although

/ɔːlˈðoʊ/
al · though
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• conjunction

1

In spite of the fact that; even though.

Example

"Although the hike was exhausting, the panoramic view from the summit made the effort worthwhile."

2

However; but (used to introduce a contrasting clause that modifies or qualifies a preceding statement).

Example

"She should be able to attend the conference on Friday, although she may arrive a little late."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Although" and "though" are largely interchangeable as subordinating conjunctions, though "although" is slightly more formal and cannot be used as an adverb at the end of a clause (where "though" is required). Unlike "despite" or "in spite of," which are prepositions followed by noun phrases, "although" must introduce a subordinate clause containing a subject and a verb (or an elliptical participle/adjective phrase).

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of the emphatic adverb "al" (meaning "all" or "completely") and "thogh" (from Old English "þeah" and Old Norse "*þó," meaning "though"), originally written as two words meaning "even though."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Although. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/although
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