Introduces a contrast, meaning “in spite of the fact that.” It shows that something is true even though another fact might make it seem unlikely.
Developed in Middle English from phrases like *al though* and *all though*, meaning “completely though” or “even though.” It blends the idea of total acceptance (*all*) with contrast (*though*).
“Although” is like a built-in “yes, but…” in one word. It lets your brain hold two clashing ideas at once: “Although it’s raining, we’re happy.” That single word is doing heavy emotional and logical lifting in your sentences.
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