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although

conjunction
Sayawl-THOH/ɔlˈðoʊ/UK/ɔːlˈðəʊ/

2 meanings of although

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  1. 1
    even thoughconjunction
    In spite of the fact that: used to introduce a clause conceding a point that contrasts with the main statement.

    Although he apologized, she stayed angry.

    The plan, although risky, worked.

    UsageNo but in the main part: although it rained, we went (not incorrect: although it rained, but we went).

    Similarthough, albeit, while

    Note

    The clause it opens can shrink to a bare participle with no subject and no finite verb, as in although proven or though getting stronger. In 1661 an English medical text could still answer it with "but yet", a doubling that modern English drops.

  2. 2
    conjunction
    But or except, adding a qualification after the main statement.

    He is friendly, although not very talkative.

    The room was clean, although small.

    UsageUsually after a comma, often with the verb left out: clean, although small; friendly, although not talkative.

    Similarbut, though, yet

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Origin

Old English joined eall ("all," used for emphasis) and þēah ("though") into a compound that became Middle English althagh. Seen on the surface, it is al(l) + though.