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orl-THOH/ɔːlˈðəʊ/

Although joins two ideas that contrast: Although it was late, we stayed. It is like but, but it can start the sentence. Even though is a little stronger. Despite is a preposition (despite the rain), not a clause starter like although + subject + verb. Do not use but in the same sentence after although.

Meaning

Used to show a contrast: even if.

Examples

• “Although it was raining, we went out.”
• “Although he was tired, he finished the work.”
• “I like the city, although it is noisy.”

Good to know

although + clause. Not “although… but…”. despite + noun.

Near in meaning

though, even though

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