although
in spite of the fact that
How often you will meet it
Rank 600 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 32,409 times across 173,643 chapters — 0.015% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 1,000 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
conjunction
- in spite of the fact that
although in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Mary and the Apostles enter them at will, although the doors are bolted.
The Dream · Émile Zola · Chapter 1
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I was married and, although still young, a person of some mark in literature.
The Mahatma and the Hare: A Dream Story · H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard · Chapter 1
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But although he tried with all his might, he couldn’t cut off the smallest piece.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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By the side of him, M. Jules Jottras, although looking like a fashion-plate, did not show to much advantage.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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I mention the incident to show that, although I went blackberrying armed, there was not much inequality between me and the bear.
In the Wilderness · Charles Dudley Warner · Chapter 1