although

conjunction

al·​though ȯl-ˈt͟hō 

variants or less commonly altho

: in spite of the fact that : even though

They are good friends, although they don't see each other very often.

Synonyms

• albeit
• as
• howbeit
• much as
• notwithstanding
• though
• when
• whereas
• while
• whilst [chiefly British]

Examples of although in a Sentence

although I've been to his house several times, I still can't remember how to get there

Word History

Etymology

Middle English although, from al all + though

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

although

conjunction

al·​though

variants also altho

ȯl-ˈt͟hō 

: in spite of the fact that : though