Although
conjunction
Used to introduce a statement that differs from the one just mentioned.
Although it was raining, we still went out to play.
Often appears as...
- although it is
- although he was
conjunction
Even though; despite the fact that.
Although she didn't win, she was happy to have participated.
Often appears as...
- although i am
- although they were
conjunction
Used to introduce a statement that differs from the one just mentioned.
Although it was raining, we still went out to play.
Often appears as...
- although it is
- although he was
conjunction
Even though; despite the fact that.
Although she didn't win, she was happy to have participated.
Often appears as...
- although i am
- although they were
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Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Contrast
Use 'although' for surprising contrasts or contradictions to what was said before.
He smiled, although he was very nervous.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Turn
'Although' often introduces a positive spin on a negative situation.
Although the task was hard, she enjoyed it.
Pro Tip 3/3Stand-alone Statement
A sentence with 'although' can be a full thought without needing more information.
Although it's expensive, it's worth it.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Contrast
Use 'although' for surprising contrasts or contradictions to what was said before.
He smiled, although he was very nervous.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Turn
'Although' often introduces a positive spin on a negative situation.
Although the task was hard, she enjoyed it.
Pro Tip 3/3Stand-alone Statement
A sentence with 'although' can be a full thought without needing more information.
Although it's expensive, it's worth it.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Contrast
Use 'although' for surprising contrasts or contradictions to what was said before.
He smiled, although he was very nervous.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Turn
'Although' often introduces a positive spin on a negative situation.
Although the task was hard, she enjoyed it.
Pro Tip 3/3Stand-alone Statement
A sentence with 'although' can be a full thought without needing more information.
Although it's expensive, it's worth it.
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The unexpected math...
was remarkably close to the way turbulent flow works, although a complete description of turbulence remains one of the unsolved problems in physics. A turbulent flow is self-similar if there is an energy cascade. In other words, big eddies transfer their energy to smaller eddies, which do likewise at other scales.
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Where do superstitions...
Whether or not you believe in them, you're probably familiar with a few of these superstitions. So how did it happen that people all over the world knock on wood, or avoid stepping on sidewalk cracks? Well, although they have no basis in science, many of these weirdly specific beliefs and practices
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The psychology of...
Or imagine that instead of seeking constructive feedback about your performance, you instead told everyone who tried to help you that they were wrong. So what causes narcissism? Twin studies show a strong genetic component, although we don't know which genes are involved.
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Poetry makes people...
important and you feel so much better when it's done this explanation for trees are real hit with middle school boys I can tell you that and yes it is certainly silly and perhaps even a little bit vulgar and although I usually mean it in mild jest it's also pretty
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The language of lying —...
blood-pressure and breathing monitors, voice-stress analyzers, eye trackers, infrared brain scanners, and even the 400-pound electroencephalogram. But although such tools have worked under certain circumstances, most can be fooled with enough preparation,
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When will the next mass...
Sometimes, however, massive changes in the environment occur too quickly for most living creatures to adapt, causing thousands of species to die off in a geological instant. We call this a mass extinction event, and although such events may be rare,
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Global Warming 101 PIPE...
to the changing conditions would face extinction although much remains to be learned about global warming many organizations advocate cutting greenhouse gas emissions to reduce the impact of global warming consumers can help by saving energy
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Killer Ant Swarm...
the truth is somewhat different although the bites are painful against people they are purely defensive the jaws may slice through human flesh like butter but it's simply a warning
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Amy Purdy: Living beyond...
And that is when a new chapter in my life began. Four months later I was back up on a snowboard, although things didn't go quite as My knees and my ankles wouldn't bend
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Titan Triggerfish...
although the crown of thorns is well protected on top it has a soft underside
Video examples
The unexpected math...
was remarkably close to the way turbulent flow works, although a complete description of turbulence remains one of the unsolved problems in physics. A turbulent flow is self-similar if there is an energy cascade. In other words, big eddies transfer their energy to smaller eddies, which do likewise at other scales.
Video examples
Where do superstitions...
Whether or not you believe in them, you're probably familiar with a few of these superstitions. So how did it happen that people all over the world knock on wood, or avoid stepping on sidewalk cracks? Well, although they have no basis in science, many of these weirdly specific beliefs and practices
Video examples
The psychology of...
Or imagine that instead of seeking constructive feedback about your performance, you instead told everyone who tried to help you that they were wrong. So what causes narcissism? Twin studies show a strong genetic component, although we don't know which genes are involved.
Video examples
Poetry makes people...
important and you feel so much better when it's done this explanation for trees are real hit with middle school boys I can tell you that and yes it is certainly silly and perhaps even a little bit vulgar and although I usually mean it in mild jest it's also pretty
Video examples
The language of lying —...
blood-pressure and breathing monitors, voice-stress analyzers, eye trackers, infrared brain scanners, and even the 400-pound electroencephalogram. But although such tools have worked under certain circumstances, most can be fooled with enough preparation,
Video examples
When will the next mass...
Sometimes, however, massive changes in the environment occur too quickly for most living creatures to adapt, causing thousands of species to die off in a geological instant. We call this a mass extinction event, and although such events may be rare,
Video examples
Global Warming 101 PIPE...
to the changing conditions would face extinction although much remains to be learned about global warming many organizations advocate cutting greenhouse gas emissions to reduce the impact of global warming consumers can help by saving energy
Video examples
Killer Ant Swarm...
the truth is somewhat different although the bites are painful against people they are purely defensive the jaws may slice through human flesh like butter but it's simply a warning
Video examples
Amy Purdy: Living beyond...
And that is when a new chapter in my life began. Four months later I was back up on a snowboard, although things didn't go quite as My knees and my ankles wouldn't bend
Video examples
Titan Triggerfish...
although the crown of thorns is well protected on top it has a soft underside
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Fareed Zakaria
American Journalist
I very much want to be in the business of creating content, of doing stories all over the world rather than figuring out what the business model is for 'Newsweek' on the iPad, although that's very important work as well.
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Garth Ennis
Irish Writer
It would have shown people that I was prepared to do that kind of work, although I find myself in a position now where I don't really need to and I could pick and choose the kind of characters I'd like to do.
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Jackie Shroff
Indian Actor
I don't know myself why directors are offering me negative roles, although I did 'Yaddein' after 'Mission Kashmir' in which I played a very positive character, but people don't remember that.
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Gilbert Hernandez
American Artist
I wanted to do pretty much a purely boy story, yes. The girls are kind of the bad guys in 'Marble Season', although that wasn't my intention. It's also a world without adults.
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Mahathir Mohamad
Malaysian Politician
If you look at the Malaysian media, you will find that, although some are supportive of the government, many are not, and they are very critical of the government.
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Stephen Hawking
English Physicist
Most sets of values would give rise to universes that, although they might be very beautiful, would contain no one able to wonder at that beauty.
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Eric Ripert
French Chef
Money is not necessarily, although it helps a lot for happiness, it's not necessarily the best way to be happy, to be rich, you know.
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Dean Koontz
American Author
Although I've said a million times that I'm not a horror writer, I do like horror.
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Gloria Gaynor
American Musician
All through my young life I wanted to sing, although nobody in my family knew it.
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Miriam Defensor-Santiago
Filipino Politician
Although I may not be sweet, I am full of passion.
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Fareed Zakaria
American Journalist
I very much want to be in the business of creating content, of doing stories all over the world rather than figuring out what the business model is for 'Newsweek' on the iPad, although that's very important work as well.
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Garth Ennis
Irish Writer
It would have shown people that I was prepared to do that kind of work, although I find myself in a position now where I don't really need to and I could pick and choose the kind of characters I'd like to do.
Quote examples
Jackie Shroff
Indian Actor
I don't know myself why directors are offering me negative roles, although I did 'Yaddein' after 'Mission Kashmir' in which I played a very positive character, but people don't remember that.
Quote examples
Gilbert Hernandez
American Artist
I wanted to do pretty much a purely boy story, yes. The girls are kind of the bad guys in 'Marble Season', although that wasn't my intention. It's also a world without adults.
Quote examples
Mahathir Mohamad
Malaysian Politician
If you look at the Malaysian media, you will find that, although some are supportive of the government, many are not, and they are very critical of the government.
Quote examples
Stephen Hawking
English Physicist
Most sets of values would give rise to universes that, although they might be very beautiful, would contain no one able to wonder at that beauty.
Quote examples
Eric Ripert
French Chef
Money is not necessarily, although it helps a lot for happiness, it's not necessarily the best way to be happy, to be rich, you know.
Quote examples
Dean Koontz
American Author
Although I've said a million times that I'm not a horror writer, I do like horror.
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Gloria Gaynor
American Musician
All through my young life I wanted to sing, although nobody in my family knew it.
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Miriam Defensor-Santiago
Filipino Politician
Although I may not be sweet, I am full of passion.
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