although
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[edit] Etymology
From Middle English, from Old English althagh, compound of eall (“all (emphatic)”) + þeah (“though”)
[edit] Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA: /ɔːlˈðəʊ/, SAMPA: /O:l"D@U/
- (US) IPA: /ɔlˈðoʊ/, IPA: /ɑlˈðoʊ/ (for speakers with cot-caught merger) SAMPA: /Ol"DoU/
[edit] Conjunction
although
- Though, even though, in spite of the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.
- Although it was very muddy, the football game went on.
- 2011 September 29, Jon Smith, “Tottenham 3 - 1 Shamrock Rovers”, BBC Sport:
- With the north London derby to come at the weekend, Spurs boss Harry Redknapp opted to rest many of his key players, although he brought back Aaron Lennon after a month out through injury.
- But, except.
- It was difficult, although not as difficult as we had expected.
[edit] Usage notes
- When conjunctions, the words "although" and "though" are generally interchangeable:
- Although she smiled, she was angry. = Though she smiled, she was angry.
- "Although" is usually placed at the beginning of its clause, whereas "though" may occur elsewhere and is the more common term when used to link words or phrases (as in "wiser though poorer"). In certain constructions, only "though" is acceptable:
- Fond though I am of sports, I'd rather not sit through another basketball game.
[edit] Synonyms
- (in spite of): notwithstanding (that), even if, albeit (that)
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[edit] Translations
in spite of the fact that
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Most common English words before 1923: bed · living · view · #532: although · knowledge · hath · table
