subordinating conjunction · neutral

Although

UK/ɔːlˈðəʊ/US/ɔːlˈðoʊ/al·THOUGH

speakingtask2

used to introduce a subordinate clause that contrasts with the main clause; similar in meaning to 'though'

Examples

“Although the exam was difficult, most students passed.”

“I enjoyed the concert, although it was very loud.”

“Although he had little time, he finished the report.”

Band 8 sentence

“Although longitudinal data are scarce, the available evidence points towards a persistent social gradient in health outcomes.”

Collocations

  • Although + clause (Although + subject + verb)
  • Main clause, although + subordinate clause (contrast within sentence)

Word family

although conjunction

Common mistakes

Although it was raining, but we went out.→Although it was raining, we went out.

Although the result was positive. The sample was small.→Although the result was positive, the sample was small.

Say it for a higher band

5But→6Though→7+Although

Synonyms

though

even though

Easily confused

Though

“Although he studied hard, he did not pass the exam.”

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