subordinating conjunction · neutral
although
UK/ɔːlˈðəʊ/US/ɔlˈðoʊ/al·THOUGH
Used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement in your sentence seem surprising; followed by a clause.
Examples
“Although it rained all day, we still went to the market.”
“She passed the test although she didn't study much.”
“Although the idea is interesting, it would be expensive to implement.”
Band 8 sentence
“Although renewable energy is becoming cheaper, many countries still subsidize fossil fuels for political reasons.”
Collocations
- Although + clause, + main clause
- although it was + adj
Word family
Common mistakes
Although he is young, but he is responsible.→Although he is young, he is responsible.
Although his bad health, he continued to work.→Despite his poor health, he continued to work.
Say it for a higher band
5but→6though→7+although
Synonyms
though
even though
Easily confused
despite / in spite of
“Although he was tired, he kept working. / Despite being tired, he kept working.”
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