Allthough vs. Although — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Published on October 22, 2023
"Allthough" is the incorrect spelling of "Although," a conjunction indicating contrast. Always use the correct form "Although."
Difference Between Allthough and Although
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Key Differences
Think of "Although" as "All" with "though" but without the extra "l".
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Visualize "Although" as a bridge connecting contrasting thoughts.
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Remember, one "l" is all you need for "Although."
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Say it aloud: "All-though," and note the singular "l".
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Associate "Although" with its synonym "Though" to aid spelling.
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Definitions
Although
Used to introduce a subordinate clause indicating a different situation.
Although she was tired, she finished the project.
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Although
Expressing a concession; despite the fact that.
He went to the store, although he didn't want to.
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Although
A conjunction indicating contrast or exception.
Although it rained, they still went hiking.
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Although
Introducing a statement that reduces the force of a prior statement.
She loves the city, although she misses the countryside.
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Although
Often used to introduce an unexpected or contradictory fact.
Although smaller, the new model is more efficient.
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Although
In spite of the fact that; even though
Although the sun was shining it wasn't that warm
Although small, the room has a spacious feel
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Although
Regardless of the fact that; even though
Although the room is big, it won't hold all that furniture.
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Although
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.
The patients, (al)though getting stronger, will not come off their medications.
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Although
But, except.
It was difficult, although not as difficult as we had expected.
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Although
Grant all this; be it that; supposing that; notwithstanding; though.
Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.
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Although
Despite the fact that;
Even though she knew the answer, she did not respond
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FAQs
Why is it called Although?
The term combines "all" and "though" indicating an inclusive contrast.
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Which vowel is used before Although?
Context-dependent; can be "a" or "the", but often no vowel is used.
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What is the plural form of Although?
N/A, conjunctions don't typically have plural forms.
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What is the verb form of Although?
"Although" doesn't have a verb form; it's a conjunction.
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What is the root word of Although?
"Though" with an additive "all" for emphasis.
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What is the singular form of Although?
Although (it doesn't have plural or singular forms).
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Which determiner is used with Although?
Determiners aren't typically used directly with "Although."
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Which preposition is used with Although?
None typically. "Although" itself introduces contrast.
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Is Although a vowel or consonant?
"Although" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Which article is used with Although?
No specific article is associated; it depends on the context.
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Is the word “Although” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
Neither. It's a conjunction.
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What is a stressed syllable in Although?
The second syllable "though" is stressed.
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What is the opposite of Although?
It doesn't have a direct opposite, but "because" can serve as a contrasting conjunction.
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What is the first form of Although?
N/A, "Although" doesn't change forms like verbs do.
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How is Although used in a sentence?
"Although he studied hard, he didn't pass the test."
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Fiza RafiqueFiza Rafique is a skilled content editor at AskDifference.com, where she meticulously refines and enhances written pieces. Drawing from her vast editorial expertise, Fiza ensures clarity, accuracy, and precision in every article. Passionate about language, she continually seeks to elevate the quality of content for readers worldwide.
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.