Definition of ALTHOUGH

although

Conj

  • Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.
  • But, except.

Conjunction

  • Despite the fact that; introducing a subordinate clause.
  • In spite of the fact that; even though.

Examples

  • Although he had a Q and a Z, he couldn’t find a place to play them.
  • Although it was very muddy, the football game went on.
  • Although proven, the accusation was ignored by the court.
  • ALTHOUGH the board looked tight, she found a way to play ’QUIZZING’ for a huge score.
  • It was difficult, although not as difficult as we had expected.
  • The patients, (al)though getting stronger, will not come off their medications.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English althagh, from Old English compound of eall (“all (emphatic)”) + þēah (“though”). By surface analysis, al(l) + though.

Synonyms

albeit, even if, even though, notwithstanding

Scrabble Score: 15

although: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
although: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
although: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

although: valid Words With Friends Word