# although

Pronunciation: say "awl-THOH" US /ɔlˈðoʊ/, UK /ɔːlˈðəʊ/

## Conjunction

1. In spite of the fact that: used to introduce a clause conceding a point that contrasts with the main statement.
   - Simple: Used to add a fact that makes the main part of the sentence seem surprising.
   - _Although he apologized, she stayed angry._
   - _The plan, although risky, worked._
2. But or except, adding a qualification after the main statement.
   - Simple: Means 'but', adding a small correction to what was just said.
   - _He is friendly, although not very talkative._
   - _The room was clean, although small._

## 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.

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/although (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).