although

Definitions

1. conjunction

   In spite of the fact that.

   Examples

   • Although it was very muddy, the game went on.
   • Although she was tired, she kept working.
   ≈notwithstanding
2. conjunction

   But, used to add a limit to what you said.

   Examples

   • It was difficult, although not as difficult as we expected.
   • The plan worked, although not quite as smoothly as hoped.