although

[US]/ɔːl'ðəʊ/
[UK]/ɔl'ðo/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

Conj. in spite of the fact that; though.

Example Sentences

Although they are poor they are happy.

They are ambitious although they are poor.

although the film's a bit twee, it's watchable.

Although the game was won, it was a very nearthing.

They sent him on although he was ill.

Though they may not succeed, they will still try.See Usage Note at although

The refugees are still jumpy, although they are now in safety.

The tomato is technically a fruit,although it is eaten as a vegetable.

Although they are twins, temperamentally they are as like as chalk to cheese.

although the sun was shining it wasn't that warm.

although small, the room has a spacious feel.

it's interesting work, although quite a lot of it is elementary.

Rosie, although small, could pack a hefty punch.

although she was a widow, she didn't wear black.

Although it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat.

Although the wines vary, the average is quite good.

Although old she is still very much alive.

Although she is young, she is very independent.

Although we are beaten, we must hang on.

Although she felt ill, she still went to work.

Real-world Examples

Although things are beginning to get really weird now.

Source: Listening Digest

Although they have fallen more recently, they remain high.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Although she would need to be discreet.

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 1

Although, I also have yet to see any crickets looking like Jason Mamoa.

Source: Fitness Knowledge Popularization

It was very classic Tom Ford, although perhaps still a little too copy-and-paste.

Source: Financial Times Reading Selection

Although rising rates boost income, the climb in funding costs has eaten into this.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Although you're in the ground, half buried, you also have this feeling of elevation.

Source: Looking for a soulful home.

Although I gave him many presents, I had no reciprocal gifts from him.

Source: IELTS vocabulary example sentences

Although, as any mother knows, this time can vary a lot!

Source: Osmosis - Anatomy and Physiology

Fortunately, there are treatments that help with Parkinson's symptoms, although none stop the progressive neurodegeneration.

Source: Osmosis - Nerve

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