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Although is used as a subordinating conjunction and usually interrupts the flow of the main clause. Here are 87 example sentences with although conjunction.

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  1. Although I don’t like broccoli , I’ll eat it for you.
  2. Although the sun was setting, it was still hot.
  3. Although fat, she weighed only 100 pounds.
  4. Although he was very rich, he lived in a small, old house.
  5. Although the team had to endure steep challenges and tough opposition, they made it through obstacles and got back to winning ways.
  6. Although I like her, I didn’t invite her to the party.
  7. Although we don’t currently have any open positions, we’ll keep your application on file and give you a call if we think you’d be a great fit with our team.
  8. Although he was trained in the use of firearms, the accused has no criminal record and is not known to police.
  9. Although we live far apart, we try to spend time together.
  10. Although the governor says the museum will bring in business, many locals are skeptical.
  11. Although she asked to leave early, her supervisor refused her request.
  12. Although the argument is strong, I need to make sure we have enough data to prove it.
  13. Although the first time I used the helmet, it was a little stiff and tight on my head.
  14. Although it lacked a steering wheel and brake pedals, the Virginia driverless car completed a 321-mile trip between Charlottesville and Richmond last week.
  15. Although I hadn’t expected anyone this early, I nevertheless forced a smile.
  16. Although the man was wealthy, he was not happy.
  17. Although we know we shouldn’t sleep with this much square footage in our eyes, we still do it.
  18. Although the price of corn-based ethanol appears to be forever rising, it will continue to be the main renewable fuel.
  19. Although the power is out, you can still complete your homework assignment.
  20. Although I don’t smoke, these cigars are so good.
  21. Although the weather is cool, our climate never causes us to become ill.
  22. Although a terrible cook, he is a good man.
  23. Although the bread looks burnt, it’s actually quite fresh.
  24. Although the sky grew darker, Kyle continued to run.
  25. Although he couldn’t see the trees in front of him, he could hear their leaves rustling in the wind.
  26. Although his feet ached and his lungs burned, he kept pushing forward.
  27. Although the crust appears dark, the bread is actually quite fresh.
  28. Although the outside might seem a little burnt, the inside is actually quite fresh.
  29. Although he was the son of a poor peasant, he managed to succeed because he worked hard.
  30. Although it is hard work, I enjoy practicing my hobby.
  31. Although she was underage and too young to drink, she managed to talk her way into buying alcohol by flirting with the bartender.
  32. Although we fought all day and night, we managed to resolve our differences.
  33. Although I was late, the teacher forgave me.
  34. Although they said not to, I did it anyway.
  35. Although you may think of a bad plan, there’s a good one also.
  36. Although she feels remorseful she can’t apologize.
  37. Although he is a genius, he still has a lot to learn.
  38. Although there were difficulties with the work, Roberts did not want to discuss them.
  39. Although he knew that Phil did not like him, he did not think that there would be any serious problems between them.
  40. Although she asked to speak with her manager, she was told that she should speak with Mr. Jones first.
  41. Although being overweight might be considered unattractive by some people, it is not a cause for concern for the majority.
  42. Although he had lied about his credentials, his experience was impressive enough that they hired him anyway.
  43. Although long, the film kept me entertained until the end of the film.
  44. Although she had never attended a school dance before, Cynthia nevertheless went to her first school dance with great enthusiasm.
  45. Although new to political involvement, Cynthia joined her local Democratic party with gusto.
  46. Although we did not intend to arrive early, we managed to get there before the others.
  47. Although we knew that we would not enjoy it, we decided to go any way.
  48. Although he may be famous, he still works at his job.
  49. Although I had seen it before, it still amazed me when I arrived in Las Vegas.
  50. Although we were tired, we went out to eat.
  51. Although it snowed heavily, we decided to cancel the holiday plans.
  52. Although they waited for two hours, they decided not to see the movie.
  53. Although they said it would snow, we decided to go on holiday.
  54. Although he was exhausted, he had to finish the trip into town.
  55. Although she was really tired, she didn’t go to bed.
  56. Although my friend was feeling really ill, she still made it to work.
  57. Although my daughter is sick, she is still attending all her classes.
  58. Although she couldn’t attend the meeting, my boss still sent his apologies.
  59. Although her training hadn’t started, she decided to start running anyway.
  60. Although the paperwork was complete, they decided to hold off on submitting their application.
  61. Although they have eaten dinner, my kids are still hungry.
  62. Although the rain ruined our picnic, we decided to hike.
  63. Although not yet graded, this coastline is still popular with tourists.
  64. Although Malaysia located on the equator, it actually is a country of multiple climates and vegetation types .
  65. Although angry, Michelle was not going to hit him.
  66. Although angry, Michelle thought it was funny that her brother had a crush on a girl who didn’t even know he existed.
  67. Although angry, Michelle felt really good inside.
  68. Although angry, Michelle smiled at her brother.
  69. Although the economy is not so bad, there are still opportunities to save money.
  70. Although you are not home early, you can talk on the phone with your parents with Skype.
  71. Although I have two tests tomorrow, I think that I will pass with good scores.
  72. Although your daughter is very beautiful, but her grades are very disappointing.
  73. Although my friend Harold has a degree in business, he never works for himself.
  74. Although you have never been to China is not an excuse for not knowing Chinese history.
  75. Although it was snowing, I went outside.
  76. Although he grew up in the city, he loves living in the country.
  77. Although they were late, they still arrived before us.
  78. Although there wasn’t a seat for me, I still wanted to go see the movie.
  79. Although she lives alone, she doesn’t worry – her dog keeps her company.
  80. Although their house is old, it’s still a beautiful home.
  81. Although he had never owned a car, Robert was an excellent driver.
  82. Although the weather was fine, the wind was cold.
  83. Although the team played well, they lost.
  84. Although he knew she would succeed, he was afraid for her.
  85. Although I don’t like him, I admit I respect him.
  86. Although they are nice people, I don’t really want to know them better.
  87. Although she likes to talk, her husband is quiet.

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“Although” is a conjunction that is often used to show a contrast, but sometimes it can be difficult to know when to use it in a sentence. There are a few simple rules to keep in mind when you’re constructing a sentence that includes “although.” By sticking with a basic format and avoiding common mistakes, you can start using “although” in your everyday conversations and in writing.

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    Identify the contrast you want to communicate. “Although,” similar to “despite” and “in spite of,” is a way explaining a contrast, which is when two things are at odds. If you want to show a contrast, then you may want to use “although” in your sentence. Some examples of contrast sentences that use “although” include:[1]

    • Although the beach was crowded, we still had a lovely day.
    • I ate the whole sandwich, although it tasted terrible.
    • My dog is friendly, although he barks loudly.
    • Although Gloria studied, she still failed.

    Tip: Remember that a contrast is when you want to show that two things are different, whereas a comparison is when you want to show how two things are similar. Don’t use “although” to compare things as this won’t make sense.

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    Position “although” at the beginning or middle of a sentence. “Although” may start a sentence or show up in the middle of a sentence as a conjunction. It cannot end a sentence. Make sure that you are using “although” as your first word of the sentence, or after a comma in the middle of a sentence. Some examples include:[2]

    • “Although Tammy was tired, she continued to study.”
    • “I love pizza, although it gives me heartburn.”
    • “Although my family drives me crazy, I couldn’t live without them.”
    • “We danced all night, although we took several breaks for food and water.”

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    Place the noun or subject after “although.” When writing a sentence that includes “although,” always place a subject after “although.” The subject may be a noun, which is a person, place, or thing, or a pronoun, which takes the place of a noun, such as “he,” “she,” “we,” “it,” or “they.”[3]

    • For example, in the sentence, “Although the beach was crowded, we still had a lovely day,” the noun that follows although is “the beach.”
    • In the sentence, “I ate the whole sandwich, although it tasted terrible,” the pronoun “it” stands in for “sandwich” in the second half of the sentence.
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    Follow the subject or noun with a verb to describe the action. After you place the subject of the sentence, include a verb that describes the subject’s action. The verb goes right after the noun or pronoun in the sentence.[4]

    • For example, in the sentence, “My dog is friendly, although he barks loudly,” the verb that follows the subject is “barks.”
    • In the sentence, “Although I studied, I still failed,” the verb that follows the subject is “studied.”
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    Add qualifiers and adjectives to enhance the contrast. Once you have established a basic sentence that features a subject and verb after although, you can incorporate adjectives and qualifiers.[5]
    This will help to enhance the contrast and communicate a more detailed idea. Some examples include:

    • Instead of “Although Gloria studied, she still failed,” you could say “Although Gloria studied daily, she still failed the math test.” The addition of “daily” and “the math test” gives more information about how much Gloria studied and what she failed.
    • Instead of “I ate the whole sandwich, although it tasted terrible, you might say, “I quickly ate the whole sandwich, although it tasted like rotten eggs.” The addition of “quickly” describes how you ate the sandwich while swapping “terrible” with “rotten eggs” adds detail about the unpleasant flavor of the sandwich.
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    Use “although” when you want to sound more formal. “Although” appears frequently in English, but it works the same as other contrasting conjunctions, such as “though,” “despite,” and “in spite of.” If you want to sound slightly more formal, then using “although” may be a good choice. However, if you’re trying to sound more casual, then you might want to go with something like “though” instead.[6]

    • “Despite” and “in spite of” may also sound somewhat formal, so you may want to reserve these words for more formal communications as well.
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    Don’t always use “although” interchangeably with “though.” “Although” and “though” can be used in some of the same instances, but “though” also works as an adverb. Since “although” can only be used as a conjunction, you can’t use it in all of the same situations that you can use “though.”[7]

    • For example, you could not swap “although” for “though” in this sentence: “Yesterday, though, the mall was busy.” In this instance, “though” is an adverb rather than a conjunction. Placing “although” in the sentence would not work because the sentence doesn’t need a conjunction.
    • Likewise, you cannot replace “though” with “although” in a sentence that reads, “Things were about to get crazy, though, as a bus full of children arrived at the museum.” Once again, “though” is an adverb and “although” would not work as it is a conjunction.
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    Avoid using “although” in place of “however.” These words have similar meanings but they are not always the same in how you can use them, so don’t use them interchangeably. “However” can function as an adverb and as a conjunction, so sometimes it can take the place of although or vice versa, but not always.[8]

    • For example, a sentence that reads, “Although she was busy, she still made time for lunch,” would not work with “however” in place of “although.”
    • A sentence that reads, “However, there was no need for a second opinion,” would not work with “although” in its place since using “although” would indicate that a contrasting statement will follow this one. That would make the sentence a fragment.

    Tip: “However” can begin a sentence or it may come in the middle of a compound sentence after a semi-colon. Always follow “however” with a comma no matter where it appears. “Although” may begin or divide a sentence into 2 parts, but it doesn’t require a comma after it, only before it if it’s in the middle of the sentence.[9]

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    Place a comma before “although” to use it in the middle of a sentence. “Although” sometimes comes at the beginning of a sentence, but other times it may appear in the middle of a sentence. Since “although” is a conjunction, place a comma before it when it is in the middle of a sentence.[10]

    • For example, in the sentence, “We had a great time at the park, although it rained,” the comma comes before “although.” This creates a pause that makes the sentence flow more smoothly.
    • An exception would be if you included a second conjunction prior to “although,” such as “and” or “so.” In these cases, the comma would go before the other conjunction. For example, “Near the end of the race I fell, and although I got back up right away, I did not win the race.” In this sentence, “and” is also a conjunction, so it requires a comma before it.
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    Watch out for sentence fragments. It’s easy to end up with a sentence fragment when you use “although” since it is sometimes mistaken for other words and it has a very specific usage. Check your writing carefully for fragments whenever you use “although” and correct them if needed. Some examples of fragments include:

    • “Although, the beach was beautiful.”
    • “We had a fun time, although.”
    • “Although, they lost their money.”
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The English language is filled with words that we don’t fully understand or often confuse with other words. The word «although» is one of them. Most people seem to think that «although» is interchangeable with other words such as «but» or «however». Let’s take a closer look at the word «although» and how to correctly use it in sentences.

«Although» is actually a conjunction used to convey contrast. However, it can be challenging to know how and when to use it in a sentence. In simpler terms, «although» is used to introduce a subordinate clause which makes the information contained in the main clause relevant. 

Definition of «Although»

«Although» is a conjunction or «joining word» that means «even though» or «in spite of the fact that.»

It is used to connect clauses, phrases, or sentences. But the word «although» is primarily used to contrast facts. So the word «although» can be used to say that something is true even if it seems to disagree with the other information, or express different feelings or connect statements that have different moods.

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How to Use «Although» in a Sentence

The word «although» is similar to «in spite of» and «despite»». Therefore, it is a means of communicating a contrast or revealing when two things are in conflict. Most people use «although» in a sentence to show a contrast.

Example: Although the park was crowded, they had an awesome time.

A contrast is used when your aim is to convey how two things are not alike, and a comparison is used to prove that two entities are the same or similar. So if you happen to use «although» when trying to weigh up or balance two things, it won’t make much sense at all.

Where to Position the Word «Although»

The word «although» may be positioned in the middle or beginning of a sentence. So «although» can be used to begin a sentence or alternatively may be placed in the middle of a sentence as a conjunction. However, it cannot be used to end a sentence. As a rule of thumb, «although» should be used at the beginning of a sentence or in the middle, after a comma.

Example: Although it gives him heartburn, he loves Pepsi.

Example: He loves Pepsi, although it gives him heartburn.

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Where to Place the Noun or Subject

It is important to always use a subject after «although» when you write a sentence that involves «although.» The subject could be a noun such as a person, thing, place, or pronoun that replaces the noun, which may be «she,» «it,» «we,» or «they.»

Example: Although the event was filled to capacity, I still had a great time.

«the event» is the noun following «although.»

I ate the entire pizza, although it tasted disgusting. «it» is the pronoun that replaces «pizza» in the latter half of the sentence.

Following the subject with a Verb

Make use of a verb that describes the subject’s action after you place the subject of the sentence.

Example: My dogs are friendly, although they bark loudly.

«Bark» is the given verb that comes after the subject.

How to Enhance the Contrast Using Qualifiers and Adjectives

Adjectives and qualifiers may be incorporated once you’ve noted a sentence that includes both a verb and subject. This action aims to convey a more comprehensive idea and, of course, enhance the contrast you are trying to show.

Example: Instead of» Although Mike studied, he still failed.»

You may choose to say, «Although Mike studied daily, he still failed the history test.»

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Common Mistakes to Avoid

The word «although» should be used in case you want to come across as more formal. Although «although» is seen quite regularly in the English language, it works in much the same way as other joining words like in spite of, despite, and even though. So it is suggested that you use»although» when your aim is to sound formal. But if you are in a casual setting and see it fit to sound more casual, then use words like «though» in place of «although.»

«Although» is not always interchangeable with «though.» «Though» and «although» can in many instances be used in the same types of sentences, but the word «though» is also used as an adverb. So what this means is that «although» is a conjunction and therefore cannot be used the way «though» can in all the same sentences or situations.

Example: On Thursday, though, the mail was busy. «though» in this example is an adverb and not a conjunction. So this sentence does not need a conjunction, and there is no use for the word «although» in it.

Lots of people believe that «although» can be used to replace «however.» These two words are sometimes not the same in terms of how you can use them, so while they have their similarities, you should not use them synonymously. The difference with «however» is that you may use it as an adverb and a conjunction. So «however» may take the place of «although» but not in all instances.

Example: Although his schedule was hectic, he still found the time to relax. This sentence would not make sense if you replaced «although» with «however.»

The word «however» may be used to start a sentence or can also be used after a semi-colon in the middle of a compound sentence. Irrespective of where in the sentence «however» is used, it should in all instances be followed by a comma, and that is the standard rule of thumb.

When using «although» in the middle of a sentence, place a comma before it.

When using «although» at the start of a sentence, you don’t need to use a comma after it.

Example: We had a fantastic day at the pool, although it rained. As you can see, the comma is placed before «although.» The sentence flows smoothly because the word «although» creates a pause.

Be Aware of Sentence Fragments

The word «although» has quite a specific usage and is sometimes mistaken for other words, and this causes a sentence fragment. So when using «although,» always check your statements and sentences for fragments and make the necessary corrections.

Example: Although, the bride was stunning.

Example Sentences with the Word «Although»

Examples with the Word «Although» Used at the Beginning

  • Although weeping may endure for a night, joy comes in the morning.
  • Although we suffer, we still overcome.
  • Although she is young, she is still very independent.
  • Although small, the kitchen is still designed well.
  • Although she was ill, she went to work.
  • Although she’s very old, she’s very active.
  • Although the sun was shining, it still wasn’t very hot.
  • Although I poured it with caution, it still spilt.
  • Although persistence and patience are painful, they can still bring you great benefits.
  • Although Jake was once involved in crime, he works hard and earns an honest living these days.
  • Although he is poor, he has not lost his integrity.
  • Although she entered the contest just for fun, she took first prize.
  • Although I don’t have a car, I still get where I’m going.
  • Although it doesn’t seem like it, the entire thing is well organized.
  • Although they lived there for over a decade, the villagers still treat them as outsiders.
  • Although the main characters in the movie are so true to life, they are all imaginary.

Examples with the Word «Although» Used in the Middle

  • Certainly, this could happen, although the odds are remote.
  • The wood appeared to be cherry, and although it could use a coat of wax, it still had a great shine.
  • She always wanted kids, although this is not how she intended to start a family.
  • I’m really looking forward to the concert, although there are a million things I need to get done first.
  • Mary, although half her age, was still taller by an extra 2 inches.
  • She joined Mark at the dining table, although Sharon would have preferred to be alone.
  • This was true, although we were at a loss when it came to how she knew.
  • She was an accomplished singer and songwriter, although not many had heard of her.
  • She knew that there were 10 of us, although no information by conveyed to her.
  • All of us took turns wishing Jane a good journey, although she insisted it was unnecessary.
  • They loved speaking in their mother tongue, although it sounded strange to everyone else.
  • It will be English, although not the language we speak currently.
  • I love the winter season, although I hate feeling cold.
  • My dogs are enormous, although they are still puppies.
  • The thought did cross my mind that, although the dress wasn’t the most expensive, it still looked striking on my daughter.

Conclusion

So as you can see, the word «although» is a conjunction that is used quite often in the English language. But it is important to learn how and when to correctly use it in sentences, whether in the written or spoken form.

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1. Although it rains, throw not away your watering pot. 

2. Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it. 

3. No man knows when he shall die, although he knows he must die. 

4. They are generous although they are poor.

5. Although she is young, she is very independent.

6. Although he was ill, he went to work.

7. Although small, the kitchen is well designed.

8. Although again sweet candy, also has a bitter day.

9. He was honing his razor although it’s very sharp.

10. He keeps at his studies although he is ill.

11. Although he’s quite old he’s still very active.

12. Although he’s nearly 80, he is still very active.

13. Although the sun was shining it wasn’t very warm.

14. Although I poured it carefully, I still managed to spill some.

15. She walked home by herself, although she knew that it was dangerous.

16. Although patience and persistence is a painful thing, but it can gradually bring you the benefits.

17. Although Bill has been in trouble with the police,he earns an honest penny these days by driving a van.

18. I like her, although I could cheerfully throttle her at times .

19. Although there is no overt hostility, black and white students do not mix much.

20. He went through with his plan although all his friends advised him to abandon it.

21. Although she is very poor, she has not lost her dignity.sentencedict.com/although.html

22. Although we still depict nostalgic snow scenes on Christmas cards, winters are now very much warmer.

23. Although he had only entered the contest for fun, he won first prize.

24. Although officially a dependent territory the island is effectively autonomous.

25. Although I moistened it, the flap doesn’t stick to the envelope.

26. Although the main characters in the novel are so true to life, they are imaginary.

27. Although my car is very old, it still runs very well.

28. Although it doesn’t look like it, the whole thing is highly organized.

29. He hopes to live in although his home is not far from the college.

30. Although she’s lived there for ten years, the villagers still treat her as an outsider.

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Example sentences:

«Although I’m really hungry, I’ll wait for the others to arrive.«

«Although I’ve seen this movie several times, I still cry at the end.«

«Although I get good grades, I really don’t like school.«

«Although school is hard, I like my teacher.«

«Although I’m bad at soccer, it’s fun to play.«

«Although she complains a lot, she’s my best friend.«

«Although he acts tough, he’s really a nice guy.«

«Although my dog is blind, he can still play fetch.«

«Although it’s loud and crowded, I love concerts.«

«Although our baseball team is in last place, it’s fun to watch.«

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