Synonyms for Although | Uses & Example Sentences

Although is a subordinating conjunction of contrast that means “despite the fact that” or “even though.”

Some synonyms for although include:

  • Even though
  • Though
  • In spite of the fact that
  • Despite the fact that
  • Albeit
  • While
  • Whereas
  • However
  • But

Synonyms for although

Although starts a dependent clause, and always shows contrast between this dependent clause and the independent clause connected to it.

While synonyms for although also show contrast, they may have different grammatical functions in sentences. For example, “even though” can be substituted for although without changing the rest of the sentence, but using “albeit” requires additional changes.

Synonyms for although ordered by strength
Match Synonym Although example Synonym example
Strongest Even though Although he was tired, he finished the project on time. Even though he was tired, he finished the project on time.
In spite of the fact that Although the weather was bad, the event continued as planned. In spite of the fact that the weather was bad, the event continued as planned.
Despite the fact that Although she hates football, she still came to watch my match. Despite the fact that she hates football, she still came to watch my match.
While Although he prefers tea, she always chooses coffee. While he prefers tea, she always chooses coffee.
Whereas Although John likes playing video games, his brother prefers outdoor sports. Whereas John likes playing video games, his brother prefers outdoor sports.
Even if He’s a good person at heart although he has some bad qualities. He’s a good person at heart even if he has some bad qualities.
Though Although it was cold, we enjoyed our trip. Though it was cold, we enjoyed our trip.
Strong Despite Although her ankle was sprained, she finished the race. Despite her sprained ankle, she finished the race.
In spite of Although it was cold, we went for a walk. In spite of the cold, we went for a walk.
However I think his name is Tom, although I’m not really sure. I think his name is Tom; however, I’m not really sure.
But Although she studied hard, she didn’t pass the exam. She studied hard, but she didn’t pass the exam.
Weak Albeit Although he was reluctant, he accepted the offer. He accepted the offer, albeit reluctantly.
Nonetheless The team lost the game although they played well. The team lost the game. Nonetheless, they played well.
Nevertheless Although she wasn’t feeling well, she attended the meeting. She wasn’t feeling well. Nevertheless, she attended the meeting.
Notwithstanding Although it was difficult, they completed the challenge. Notwithstanding the difficulty, they completed the challenge.
Note
Not all synonyms for although function the same way grammatically.

For example, “despite” is a preposition and is followed by a noun but cannot be followed by a clause. Contrast this with although, which cannot be followed by just a noun and must be followed by a clause.

  • Although she sprained her ankle, she finished the race.
  • Although her sprained ankle, she finished the race.
  • Despite her sprained ankle, she finished the race.
  • Despite she sprained her ankle, she finished the race.

A QuillBot Grammar Check can correct any mistakes with these synonyms.

Also, some synonyms of although are more formal or literary than others, mainly:

  • In spite of the fact that
  • Despite the fact that
  • Whereas
  • Nonetheless
  • Nevertheless
  • Notwithstanding

Although vs though

“Though” is a strong synonym for although, but there are some key differences between the two words.

Although vs though main differences
Aspect Although Though
Formality More formal Less formal
Usage Formal writing Informal writing, conversation
Emphasis Stronger contrast Softer contrast
Part of speech Conjunction Conjunction or adverb
Placement in sentence Beginning or middle Beginning, middle, or end

When used as an adverb meaning “however” or “in spite of that,” “though” usually goes at the end of a sentence. Although cannot be used this way, as it is not an adverb.

Although and though in sentences examples
  • Although I hate chocolate, I like that cake she makes.
  • Though I hate chocolate, I like that cake she makes.
  • I hate chocolate although I like that cake she makes.
  • I hate chocolate though I like that cake she makes.
  • I hate chocolate. I like that cake she makes, though.
  • I hate chocolate. I like that cake she makes, although.

Frequently asked questions about synonyms for although

Can you start a sentence with although?

Yes, you can start a sentence with “although,” but there are some grammar rules you have to be aware of.

“Although” is a subordinating conjunction, which starts a dependent clause. Any dependent clause relies on an independent clause for meaning.

When you start a sentence with “although,” make sure to follow it with a dependent clause, a comma, and an independent clause (e.g., “Although I was tired, I kept studying”).

Synonyms of although don’t always function the same way, so use QuillBot’s Grammar Checker to make sure you’re using them correctly.

Is although a transition word?

Yes, “although” is an adversative transition word. It shows conflict or contrast between two ideas. For example: “Although I wasn’t hungry, I ate some more.”

Some other adversative transition words are “however,” “but,” “while,” and “whereas.”

These transition words and other synonyms of although don’t all function the same way, so use the QuillBot Grammar Checker to make sure you’re using them correctly.

Is it all though or although?

Although is the correct spelling for the subordinating conjunction that means “even though” or “in spite of the fact that.” All though is incorrect.

  • Although it was raining, I went for a walk.
  • All though it was raining, I went for a walk.


Use QuillBot’s Grammar Checker to correct this mistake and others like it.

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