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We use although or even though to express a contrast between
two clauses or sentences. Although and even though have a similar meaning to despite. In spoken English we often use though instead of although. |
Even though he's a millionaire, he lives in a very small flat. He lives in a very small flat, even though he's a millionaire. Although (Though) he's much older than the others, he won the race. He won the race, although (though) he's much older than the others. |
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| Even though, although and though can be used instead of despite the fact that and in spite of the fact that. |
Even though (Although, Though) it rained a lot, I enjoyed the holiday. Despite the fact that it rained a lot, I enjoyed the holiday. |
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Although and though (but NOT 'even though') can also mean 'but' or 'however'. [Note the positions of although and though in the examples given.] |
They had waterproofs and umbrellas. However, they still got wet. (formal) They had waterproofs and umbrellas, although they still got wet. They had waterproofs and umbrellas. They still got wet, though. (informal) |
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See also: Despite, in spite of
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Practice exercise 1. (upper-intermediate) Despite, inspite of, although, even though ex.1 |
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Practice exercise 2. (upper-intermediate) Despite, inspite of, although, even though ex. 2 |
