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although

хотя

Meaning of although

despite the fact that

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EN-UK/ɔːlˈðəʊ/
EN-US/ɔːlˈðoʊ/
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although with Russian translation

although usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Хотя он был занят, он помог мне.

Although he was busy, he helped me.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Хотя дорога была мокрой, мы поехали дальше.

Although the road was wet, we drove on.

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although belongs to the topic "Top 1000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

althoughхотя
andи
butно
orили
becauseпотому что
soпоэтому
ifесли

although synonyms

Related words worth learning together

even though
stronger than although; emphasizes surprise or a stronger contrast
though
similar to although, but often more spoken and slightly less formal
yet
shows contrast between facts; often joins two clauses or ideas
however
more formal; usually starts a new sentence or clause
nevertheless
formal; means something is true despite the previous point
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E
🇬🇧en
even though

stronger than although; emphasizes surprise or a stronger contrast

A1Often

Even though he was tired, he kept working.

🇬🇧en

similar to although, but often more spoken and slightly less formal

A1Very Often

Though it was late, she called me.

🇬🇧en

shows contrast between facts; often joins two clauses or ideas

A1Very Often

The task was difficult, yet she finished it.

🇬🇧en

more formal; usually starts a new sentence or clause

A1Very Often

It was cold; however, we went swimming.

🇬🇧en

formal; means something is true despite the previous point

A1Often

It was hard. Nevertheless, they continued.

N
🇬🇧en
nonetheless

very similar to nevertheless; formal and a bit less common

A1Rarely

The plan was risky; nonetheless, it succeeded.

🇬🇧en

informal/common; often used in speech to show contrast

A1Very Often

It was late, but we still went.

🇬🇧en

can mean 'although' in contrast, but also means 'during the time that'

A1Very Often

While I like coffee, I prefer tea in the evening.

🇬🇧en

used to compare two different facts or situations in contrast

A1Often

My sister likes math, whereas I prefer history.

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although meaning: what does it mean?

despite the fact that

although pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

although is pronounced as /ɔːlˈðəʊ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

although definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Although he was busy, he helped me. Translation: Хотя он был занят, он помог мне.

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