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althoughdespite the fact that; even though

Part of speech: CONJUNCTION

Definition: despite the fact that; even though

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɔːlˈðoʊ/

Korean meaning: ~임에도 불구하고, 비록 ~이지만

Korean pronunciation: 올**도우**

Example Sentences

  • Although I ate a whole pizza, I'm somehow still hungry.
  • Although cats act like they hate us, they still demand food every five minutes.
  • Although the weather forecast predicted rain, it turned out to be sunny.

although

CONJUNCTION

//ɔːlˈðoʊ//

despite the fact that; even though

although concept
💡 Concept

A person keeps walking even though it is raining.

although rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Although it’s cold, they hold and move bold — the steps go on, just like they’re told.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɔːlˈðoʊ/
🇬🇧 UK/ɔːlˈðəʊ/

🌳Etymology

Prefixal--
Rootthough

Origin

From Middle English 'although' or 'al though', combining 'all' (wholly) with 'though' (from Old English 'þeah', meaning despite or even if). The word emerged in the 14th century as a compound construction meaning 'wholly though' or 'even though'.

🎵Rhyme

bestowbelowfollow
bestow
below
follow

🔗Collocations

although it seems
although many people
although not perfect
although quite expensive
although rarely mentioned

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Although I ate a whole pizza, I'm somehow still hungry.

😄 Fun example

Although cats act like they hate us, they still demand food every five minutes.

Although the weather forecast predicted rain, it turned out to be sunny.

Although he studied hard, he didn't pass the exam.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

thougheven thoughdespitewhilewhereas

Antonyms

becausesincetherefore

Related

howeverneverthelessnonethelessbutyet

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