Word Finder - although

definition

Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.

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Although it was very muddy, the football game went on.

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But, except.

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It was difficult, although not as difficult as we had expected.

Although she had said the words "I love you," several times, he had not uttered them.

Certainly this could happen, although the odds are remote.

Although she was far away, she could see that he was watching her.

Although she was exhausted, sleep didn't come.

Although his father was a king, Cyrus was brought up like the son of a common man.

Although they were rich, they lived simply and were at peace with all the world.

Although the issue was not discussed, it was far from out of her mind.

Although I try very hard not to force issues, I find it very difficult to avoid them.

It was recognized as the flu, although records describe conditions which were highly likely to have been polio.

The wood appeared to be cherry, and although it could use a coat of wax, it still had a deep luster.

Although, not before I find out what you are.

Martha, although half her age, was taller by two inches than the elfin Franny.

Although the Parrishes were a close-knit family, Jackson and Emily shared a special bond.

She had always wanted children, although this wasn't the way she had intended to start a family.

He joined Dean at the kitchen table although Cynthia would have preferred having her private domain to herself.

Although it is a small town, there are several local restaurants available.

It was strange being in Quinn's room although the only remnants of him were his machines.

This was true, although we were at a loss to understand how she guessed it.

I guess deep down, I'm looking forward to the wedding although there are a million things I have to do first.

It was a young man's—or woman's—game, although Dean doubted he'd have joined the contest, at least not willingly, even in his careless years.

That's where the stream is directed, although there's a fair chance of getting soaked anywhere.

He was an accomplished pianist and composer, although he never published any of his works.

But the extracts from Miss Sullivan's letters and from her reports, although they are clear and accurate, have not the beauty which distinguishes Miss Keller's English.

Although he was close to passing out from lack of air, Connor rasped, "Got it."

It will be English, although not really the English we speak today.

He now knew there were five of us although no other information was conveyed to him.

Although I don't know why I should be.

Each of us took turns thanking Merrill Cooms personally on the phone although he insisted it was unnecessary.

They examined the rest of the garments and each, upon careful observation, was identified in a like fashion, although some of the markings were so faded they were no longer legible.

If she could see and hear, I suppose she would get rid of her superfluous energy in ways which would not, perhaps, tax her brain so much, although I suspect that the ordinary child takes his play pretty seriously.

Something I said made her think she detected in my words a confession that I did remember Miss Canby's story of "The Frost Fairies," and she laid her conclusions before Mr. Anagnos, although I had told her most emphatically that she was mistaken.

Although there was cultural opposition in India to Borlaug's methods and seeds, the famine was so bad by 1965 that the government stepped in and urged the project forward.

Although totally unnerved, he knew he could not let himself lose it again, yet had to speak to her, see if he could figure her out.

The business didn't stop, although there was a lot of talk in the newspapers about closing down all the bars and clubs.

Although the technique of growing cowpox on cow hides would come, transporting it was difficult due to lack of refrigeration.

Cynthia telephoned her son and apparently made temporary peace, although Dean wasn't privy to the details.

Although, at the moment she wouldn't swear to it.

Arrangements like this are commonplace, although largely hidden from view.

Although she did not think I should understand, she began to spell into my hand the story of Joseph and his brothers.

Although there is a giant chicken on the roof of the establishment, they do serve other specialties.

Even David Dean, although he was smart enough to keep his mouth shut in front of his wife, was forced to cross every finger of both hands.

Dean tried hard to exclude Jennifer Radisson from consideration as a malefactor, although he reluctantly admitted his sole reason to pass on her as a suspect was his belief in her story.

No alcohol is served at the cafe, although patrons are welcome to bring their own.

The thought did cross her mind that, although the suits were sub par for Jackson, they were much nicer than any Connor owned.

In actual life each historic event, each human action, is very clearly and definitely understood without any sense of contradiction, although each event presents itself as partly free and partly compulsory.

Normally the atmosphere is dim, quiet and romantic, although it can get loud on the weekends when there is live entertainment.

They crept forward, still holding hands although it was cumbersome to do so in the closeness of the passageway.

It was clear he had no intention of crushing the wild flowers for the final leg of the trip, although he didn't comment on the Deans having done so earlier.

He spoke in front of Maria's uncomprehending presence, although statements like "Martha, no" were readily understood.

Although taken aback by such intimacy from a stranger, as well as terrified himself, he felt an overwhelming need to comfort her.