although

Definition

in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.

Etymology

From Middle English althagh, from Old English compound of eall (“all (emphatic)”) + þēah (“though”). By surface analysis, al(l) + though.

Example Sentences

• "Near-synonyms: though, even though, while, whilst, whereas"
• "Although it was very muddy, the football game went on."
• "The patients, (al)though getting stronger, will not come off their medications."

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