Cool MateMeaning of Although
In simple words: Used to show a contrast or exception.
Although in a sentence
- Although the sun was shining, it wasn't very warm.
- Although small, the kitchen is well designed.
- I felt he was wrong, although I didn't say so at the time.
How to use Although
Used in both spoken and written contexts. It's suitable for formal writing, but also common in everyday conversation. Avoid starting sentences with 'although' in very casual speech.
Grammar pattern
although + clause
Memory hint
Think of 'although' as 'all though it was difficult', highlighting a contrast.
Related words
Collocations with Although
- although it was late
- although he tried
- although they are different
Synonyms for Although
Common mistakes with Although
- Wrongly uses 'although' to connect two independent clauses without a comma.
- Uses 'although' instead of 'but' in simple sentences.
- Confuses 'although' with 'despite' in terms of usage.
Although appears in
Although in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
على الرغم من
يستخدم لإظهار التباين أو الاستثناء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
যদিও
একটি বৈপরীত্য বা ব্যতিক্রম দেখাতে ব্যবহৃত হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Obwohl
Wird verwendet, um einen Kontrast oder eine Ausnahme zu zeigen.
- SpanishEspañol
Aunque
Se usa para mostrar un contraste o excepción.
- Persianفارسی
هرچند
برای نشان دادن تضاد یا استثنا استفاده میشود.
- FrenchFrançais
Bien que
Utilisé pour montrer un contraste ou une exception.
- Hindiहिन्दी
हालांकि
विपरीत या अपवाद दिखाने के लिए प्रयोग किया जाता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Sebbene
Usato per mostrare un contrasto o un'eccezione.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Embora
Usado para mostrar um contraste ou exceção.
- RussianРусский
Хотя
Используется для обозначения контраста или исключения.
- Urduاردو
اگرچہ
کسی تضاد یا استثناء کو ظاہر کرنے کے لیے استعمال کیا جاتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
虽然
用于显示对比或例外。
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Frequently asked questions about Although
What does Although mean?
Used to show a contrast or exception.
What is the definition of Although?
used for introducing a statement that makes the main statement in a sentence seem surprising
How do you use Although in a sentence?
Although the sun was shining, it wasn't very warm.
Can you give another example of Although?
Although small, the kitchen is well designed.
What are synonyms for Although?
Common alternatives include though.
What is the opposite of Although?
Opposite meanings include because, since.
What words go with Although?
It commonly pairs with although it was late, although he tried, although they are different.
What are common mistakes when using Although?
Wrongly uses 'although' to connect two independent clauses without a comma. Uses 'although' instead of 'but' in simple sentences. Confuses 'although' with 'despite' in terms of usage.
How do you pronounce Although?
US: /["/ɔːlˈðəʊ/"]/, UK: /["/ɔːlˈðəʊ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Although?
Used in both spoken and written contexts. It's suitable for formal writing, but also common in everyday conversation. Avoid starting sentences with 'although' in very casual speech.
What CEFR level is Although?
"Although" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.