All 11 Uses
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Flipped, by Wendelin Van Draanen
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- And although I couldn't say it like that at the time, I still had enough sense at age seven and a half to know that Juli Baker was dangerous.†
p. 6.7although = even though -- used to connect contrasting ideas
- Two days before the second grade is when it started, although the anticipation began weeks before—ever since my mother had told me that there was a family with a boy my age moving into the new house right across the street.†
p. 11.4
- Mrs. Shultz is a sturdy lady who probably secretly appreciates the value of a swift kick well placed, and although she told me that it would be better if I let other people work out their own dilemmas, she definitely understood about Shelly Stalls and her hair and told me she was glad I'd had the self-control to do nothing more than restrain her.†
p. 17.9
- Although I can't exactly see a teacher voluntarily having either of those maniacs two years in a row.†
p. 44.5 *
- Then he laughs and says, "Although in your case I'm not so sure."†
p. 52.1
- But Garrett kept sticking his head up, so I figured I should too, although in the back of my mind I was aware that Garrett didn't have to live in this neighborhood—I did.†
p. 53.1
- Although now I don't know.†
p. 107.7
- My dad laughs a little and says, "Right," but then adds, "Although I am a little curious.†
p. 154.4
- And although Mr. Loski's were set farther back and were hidden somewhat by his eyebrows and cheekbones, there was no mistaking where Bryce had gotten his eyes.†
p. 164.4
- My dad was looking amused, although he was very reserved about it, and it took me until the end of the song to realize that he was proud.†
p. 165.5
- Dad has never been real big on any rendition of my brothers' hand, although he's never really criticized it either.†
p. 165.7
Definitions:
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(1)
(although) even though -- used to introduce an idea that contrasts with or makes the main statement surprisingAt the start of a sentence, although can play a role similar to words like however, yet, still, even so, on the other hand, or nonetheless—all of which signal contrast. In the middle of a sentence, although can sometimes be used where but or though might also work, but though or but often sound more natural. For example, "She's a great teacher, though not the most popular" is usually smoother than "She's a great teacher, although not the most popular."
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)