although
conjunction OPAL WOPAL S
/ɔːlˈðəʊ/
/ɔːlˈðəʊ/
(US English, informal altho)
- used for introducing a statement that makes the main statement in a sentence seem surprising synonym though
- Although the sun was shining, it wasn't very warm.
- Although small, the kitchen is well designed.
Language Bank howeverhoweverWays of saying ‘but’- Politicians have promised to improve road safety. So far, however, little has been achieved.
- Despite clear evidence from road safety studies, no new measures have been introduced.
- Politicians have promised to improve road safety. In spite of this/Despite this, little has been achieved so far.
- Although politicians have promised to improve road safety, little has been achieved so far.
- Some politicians claim that the new transport policy has been a success. In fact, it has been a total disaster.
- Government campaigns have had a measure of success, but the fact remains that large numbers of accidents are still caused by careless drivers.
- used to mean ‘but’ or ‘however’ when you are commenting on a statement
- I felt he was wrong, although I didn't say so at the time.
Which Word? although / even though / thoughalthough / even though / though- You can use these words to show contrast between two clauses or two sentences. Though is used more in spoken than in written English. You can use although, even though and though at the beginning of a sentence or clause that has a verb. Notice where the comma goes:
- Although/Even though/Though everyone played well, we lost the game.
- We lost the game although/even though/though everyone played well.
- You cannot use even on its own at the beginning of a sentence or clause instead of although, even though or though:
- Even everyone played well, we lost the game.
Word OriginMiddle English: from the adverb all + though.