although
/ɔːlˈðəʊ/
/ɑlˈðoʊ/
conjunction
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Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.
"Although it was very muddy, the football game went on."
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But, except.
"It was difficult, although not as difficult as we had expected."
Synonyms:
albeit, even if, even though, notwithstanding