although

Meaning

1. Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.
2. But, except.

Synonyms

though

even though

even if

in spite of

notwithstanding

despite

while

albeit

but

even

however

if

despite the fact that

nevertheless

in spite of the fact that

when

at least

no matter

notwithstanding that

of no consequence

on the other hand

or

plausible

provided that

seeing

so

sort of

so that

still

through

whereas

whilst

yet

eventhough

for all that

forasmuch

given that

granted that

quite right

whenas

tho’

along with this

as whereas

admittedly

though even if

almost

anyway

as

at the same time

because

Translations

رغم

aunque

quoique

obwohl

bien que

benché

obschon

sebbene

hoewel

tot i que

malgrat que

embora

αν και

alhoewel

obgleich

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɔːlˈðəʊ/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: althagh

In summary

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

Sentences

Although they did order two paintings of " The Morosini Banner ".

Although bawdy , they present a vivid picture of contemporary manners .

Some , like the Duomo of Monza, have never been cathedrals , although old and important .