How to spell although

Although is spelled A-L-T-H-O-U-G-H. It is AL plus though, with a single L, as in also and already.

hear ital·though/ɔl'ðoʊ/conjunctionLong vowels

What it means: Used to introduce a contrast or exception.

In a sentence: Although it was raining, we still had fun playing inside.

Same family: though, even though, thoughful, however, nevertheless. If you can spell one, the shared part carries to the others.

Where it comes from: “Although” comes from Middle English and is formed from “all” + “though,” originally meaning something like “entirely though” or “even though.” Over time, it became a single word used to join contrasting ideas, just as we use it today.

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