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Meaning of although
used to introduce a fact that contrasts with what has been said
Etymology of although
The word "although" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, with "al" meaning "all" and "tho" or "thou" meaning "though", eventually evolving into "although" to introduce a contrasting idea
The term has been used in the English language since the 14th century to express a contrast or a concession
Synonyms
though
although
even though
notwithstanding
despite
however
nevertheless
nonetheless
on the other hand
in spite of
regardless
still
yet
nonetheless
whilst
whereas
even if
granted
admitting
supposing
assuming
conceding
allowing
provided
providing
whilst
whereas
Definitions
- Used to indicate a contrast or a surprising fact
- * Used to introduce a subordinate clause that describes a circumstance that makes the fact expressed in the main clause surprising
- * Used to show that something is true despite a contrasting fact
Usage Examples
- I'm tired, although I slept for eight hours last night
- * She went to the party, although she wasn't feeling well
- * He got the job, although he didn't have much experience
Antonyms
because
since
as
for
therefore
thus
hence
consequently
accordingly
naturally
obviously
clearly
undoubtedly
surely
certainly
inevitably
necessarily
logically
reasonably
understandably
justly
rightly