although

although is one of the 1000 most common headwords.

also - although - always

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɑlˈðoʊ/
• SAMPA: /Al"DoU/

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Preposition

Preposition although

1. You use although to show that an idea is surprising or different from another idea.
   • Synonyms: though and while

   We decided to take rooms in Longwood house, although we knew we could not really afford the rent there.

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