although

conjunction
UK: /ɔːlˈðəʊ/
US: /ɔːlˈðoʊ/

  1. Despite the fact that; even though.

    1. Although it was raining, we went for a walk. [ ] [ ]
    2. Although she studied hard, she didn't pass the exam although she wanted to do it. [ ] [ ]

  2. But; however (introducing a statement that contrasts with or seems unexpected given what has just been said).

    1. He's very shy, although he's very friendly. [ ] [ ]
    2. Although the task was difficult, although many people failed, we managed to complete it successfully. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

notwithstanding though even though but however while whilst

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "although" in English means: Despite the fact that; even though., But; however (introducing a statement that contrasts with or seems unexpected given what has just been said)..

The phonetic transcription of "although" is /ɔːlˈðəʊ/ in British English and /ɔːlˈðoʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "although": notwithstanding, though, even though, but, however, while, whilst.

Example usage of "although": "Although it was raining, we went for a walk.". More examples on the page.