Definition
although: even though, despite the fact that
Although their mother told them not to, the children went into the pool.
Pronunciation examples
UK: Although their mother told them not to, the children went into the pool.
US: I once went to Singapore, although I never left the airport.
- "Although I am your king, I want you to think of me as a really handsome friend, that controls your lives in every way."
- "During my travels, however, I realized something: Although I'm an awesome person, my place is here, at the Delavigne Corporation."
- "None of those things matter... although big boobs would be great."
- "Although I do love the XXX-files."
- "No pigeons were harmed in the making of this film, although there are those who say they're pests, rats with wings."
- "Man: Very nice. Although… your husband snores."
- "Although the media has been banned from the meetings, sources have reported yelling, dogs barking, and numerous bottles breaking during the negotiations."
- "The weather looks good, although it is night time, and I can't see much."
- "Only three candidates remain, and although I can no longer remember what job these people are applying for, they must be very good at something to make it to this stage, which is very encouraging."
- "Although all these modes of transport leave a lot to be desired, I believe that the train option is the least likely to make you want to commit suicide."
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