although

1. 1.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.
   • Although proven, the accusation was ignored by the court.
   • The patients, (al)though getting stronger, will not come off their medications.

2. 2.But, except.

   • It was difficult, although not as difficult as we had expected.

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