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al·though
(ôl-thō′)conj.
1. Regardless of the fact that; even though: Although the room is big, it won't hold all that furniture.
2. But; however: He says he has a dog, although I've never seen it.
[Middle English : al, all; see all + though, though; see though.]
Usage Note: As conjunctions, although and though are generally interchangeable: Although (or though) she smiled, she was angry. Although usually occurs at the beginning of its clause (as in the preceding example), 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, however, only though is acceptable. When though introduces only a part of a clause rather than a whole clause, although is not possible: Most people in attendance applauded loudly after the performance, though (not although) not everyone. Another construction that requires though is the following: Fond though (not although) I am of sports, I'd rather not sit through another basketball game.
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although
(ɔːlˈðəʊ)conj
(subordinating) despite the fact that; even though: although she was ill, she worked hard.
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al•though
(ɔlˈðoʊ)conj.
in spite of the fact that; even though; though.
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although
, though - Although and though are interchangeable as conjunctions, but to start a clause, use although.See also related terms for interchangeable.
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although
– though1. used as conjunctions
You use although or though to introduce a subordinate clause in which you mention something that contrasts with what you are saying in the main clause. Though is not used in very formal English.
I can't play the piano, although I took lessons for years.
It wasn't my decision, though I think I agree with it.
You can put even in front of though for emphasis.
She wore a coat, even though it was a very hot day.
Don't put 'even' in front of although.
Be Careful!
When a sentence begins with although or though, don't use 'but' or 'yet' to introduce the main clause. Don't say, for example, 'Although he was late, yet he stopped to buy a sandwich'. You say 'Although he was late, he stopped to buy a sandwich'.
Although he was English, he spoke fluent French.
Though he hadn't stopped working all day, he wasn't tired.
Be Careful!
Don't use although or though in front of a noun phrase. Don't say, for example, 'Although his hard work, he failed his exam'. You say 'In spite of his hard work, he failed his exam' or 'Despite his hard work, he failed his exam'.
In spite of poor health, my father was always cheerful.
Despite her confidence, Cindy was uncertain what to do next.
2. 'though' used as an adverb
Though is sometimes an adverb. You use it when you are making a statement that contrasts with what you have just said. You usually put though after the first phrase in the sentence.
Fortunately though, this is a story with a happy ending.
For Ryan, though, it was a busy year.
In conversation, you can also put though at the end of a sentence.
I can't stay. I'll have a coffee though.
Although is never an adverb.
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although
conjunction though, while, even if, even though, whilst, albeit, despite the fact that, notwithstanding, even supposing, tho' (U.S. or poetic) Although the shooting has stopped, the destruction is enormous.
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Translations
بِالرَّغْمِ مِنْ أَنَّمَع أن، بِالرُّغْمِ مِن أنمَعَ أَنَّ
ačkoliačkolivpřestožeač
selvomselv om
vaikka
iako
òó aî, enda òótt
･･･とはいえ･･･にもかかわらずでも
...이지만비록~이긴 하지만
nors
kaut ganlai arī
čepravčetudi
mada
även om
แม้ว่าถึงแม้ว่า
mặc dù
although
[ɔːlˈðəʊ] CONJ → aunquealthough it's raining, there are 20 people here already → aunque está lloviendo, ya hay aquí 20 personas
although poor, they were honest → aunque eran pobres, eran honrados
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
although
[ɔːlˈðəʊ] conj → bien que + subjAlthough she's tired, she stayed up late.; She stayed up late although she's tired → Elle s'est couchée tard bien qu'elle soit fatiguée.
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
although
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
although
[ɔːlˈðəʊ] conj → benché + sub, sebbene + subCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
although
(oːlˈðəu) conjunction in spite of the fact that. Although he hurried, the shop was closed when he got there.
although should not be followed by but: Although he is poor, he is honest (not Although he is poor but he is honest).
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
although
→ بِالرَّغْمِ مِنْ أَنَّ, مَعَ أَنَّ ačkoli, přestože selv om, selvom obwohl μολονότι, ωστόσο aunque vaikka bien que iako benché, sebbene ･･･とはいえ, ･･･にもかかわらず ...이지만, 비록~이긴 하지만 hoewel selv om chociaż, (po)mimo, że apesar, embora хотя även om แม้ว่า, ถึงแม้ว่า her ne kadar, rağmen mặc dù 虽然Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
although
conj. aunque, si bien, bien que.
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