al·though

[awl-thoh]
conjunction
in spite of the fact that; even though; though.

Origin:
1275–1325; Middle English al thogh all (adv.) even + though


notwithstanding (that), even if, albeit (that).
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although (ɔːlˈðəʊ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
conj
(subordinating) despite the fact that; even though: although she was ill, she worked hard

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Although is always a great word to know.
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a printed punctuation mark (‽), available only in some typefaces, designed to combine the question mark (?) and the exclamation point (!), indicating a mixture of query and interjection, as after a rhetorical question.
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
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Word Origin & History

although
early 14c., althagh, compound of O.E. eall "all" + þeah "though," showing once-common emphatic use of all.
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Example sentences
Although the being looked apish in many ways, the face lacked a pronounced
  muzzle as seen in chimps and gorillas.
Although shipboard safety incidents are highly publicized, they remain
  relatively rare.
Although often annoying to users, the ads that appear next to search results
  play a crucial role in the online economy.
What she didn't say was that she hadn't always been so accepting, although four
  others in her family have the same disorder.
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