Pronunciation

/əˈθoʊ/

Definitions

• Adverb: Used to introduce a clause that contrasts or qualifies another clause, often with “but” or “yet”. It shows a contrary or unexpected fact. For example: “Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.”

Phrases

• “In spite of…”
• “Despite…”
• “Though…”
• “While…”
• “As…still…”

Example Sentences

• Contrast: “Although he was exhausted, he stayed up late to finish the project.”
• Qualifying: “Although the competition was tough, she managed to win the gold medal.”
• Contrastive clause: “She was happy, although her friends were not there.”

Synonyms

• Despite
• In spite of
• Though
• Despite the fact that
• Although this may be true

Antonyms

• Because
• Consequently
• Therefore (in a contrasting sense)
• So

Note: The examples provided use “although” primarily as an adverb in this context, but it can also function as a subordinating conjunction in complex sentences, connecting clauses.