although

al-though · conjunction

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Definitions

conjunction

  1. 1.

    Despite the fact that; even though.

  2. 2.

    But; however (used to add a contrasting statement).

Related words

See also: despite, however, nevertheless, though
Synonyms: even though, though, whereas, while

Etymology

From Middle English al though, from al ("all, even") + though. The combination intensified the meaning of "though" to express "even though" or "despite the fact that."