Although, even though

Although, even though

We use although or even though to express a contrast between two things.

Although he is much older than the others, he won the race.
Even though he's a millionaire, he lives in a very small flat.

Even though and although can be used in the the same way as despite the fact that and in spite of the fact that.

I enjoyed the holiday, even though it rained a lot.
I enjoyed the holiday, despite the fact that it rained a lot.


See also: Despite, in spite of