although

conjunction

al·though ȯl-ˈt͟hō

variants or less commonly altho

Synonyms of although next

next

: in spite of the fact that : even though

They are good friends, although they don't see each other very often.

Examples of although in a Sentence

although I've been to his house several times, I still can't remember how to get there

Word History

Etymology

Middle English although, from al all + though

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of although was in the 14th century

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although

conjunction

al·though

variants also altho

ȯl-ˈt͟hō

: in spite of the fact that : though

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