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/ɔlˈðoʊ/
conjunction

ALTHOUGH meaning: “even though” or “despite the fact that”; ALTHOUGH scores 15 points in Scrabble.

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Conjunction 2 meanings

  1. Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.

    “Although it was very muddy, the football game went on.”

  2. But, except.

    “It was difficult, although not as difficult as we had expected.”

Definitions: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA) via Kaikki/Wiktextract

Where it comes from

Etymology

From Middle English althagh, from Old English compound of eall (“all (emphatic)”) + þēah (“though”). By surface analysis, al(l) + though.

Similar and opposite words

Similar
notwithstandingalbeit

ALTHOUGH is an eight-letter conjunction with a concessive job: it introduces a clause that contrasts with the main clause. Its definition covers “though,” “even though,” and “in spite of or despite the fact that,” with a second sense of “but” or “except.” The word is common in English, with a frequency count of 36,046 and rank 471.

ALTHOUGH meaning and quick facts

  • ALTHOUGH has eight letters and scores 15 points before board bonuses.
  • Its two H tiles are worth four points each, more than any other letter in the word.
  • No anagrams or one-letter neighbors are listed for ALTHOUGH.
  • Its “ugh” ending has 12 listed rhymes, including THROUGH, TOUGH and LAUGH.

What does ALTHOUGH mean?

ALTHOUGH introduces a concession: one clause gives a fact, while another presents a contrast. For example, “Although the word is long, its meaning is familiar” sets the length against familiarity. That matches the definition “even though” or “despite the fact that.”

A second, shorter sense is “but” or “except.” In ordinary writing, the clause-opening use is the clearest fit with ALTHOUGH’s definition. Its status as a common English word also makes it less of a niche play than its eight-letter shape might suggest.

How does the ALTHOUGH Scrabble score add up?

The tile values total 15: A, L, T, O and U score one point each, G scores two, and the two H tiles score four apiece. Those Hs provide eight of the word’s points, so a premium letter square is especially valuable when you can place one there.

ALTHOUGH also has 12 listed rhymes, all sharing the “ugh” ending. THROUGH, ENOUGH, THOUGH, TOUGH and ROUGH are familiar examples; THOROUGH, BOROUGH and BREAKTHROUGH are longer matches. These are rhymes, not anagrams or one-letter neighbors.

Where does ALTHOUGH sit among eight-letter words?

Among eight-letter words, 2,209 start with A, compared with 618 that end with H. ALTHOUGH uses both positions: it begins with A and finishes with H, a less common ending in that length group.

ALTHOUGH is a familiar word, but its spelling gives no anagram or one-letter neighbor to swap in as a fallback. For word-game play, check your game’s word list once; Collins and NWL2023 are among the dictionaries that include it.

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Questions people ask

What does ALTHOUGH mean?
ALTHOUGH means “though,” “even though,” or “despite the fact that.” It introduces a clause that concedes one point before a contrasting statement, as in “Although it rained, we played.” A secondary sense is “but” or “except.”
How many points is ALTHOUGH worth in Scrabble?
ALTHOUGH is worth 15 points before any board bonuses. Its two H tiles contribute eight points together, while A, L, T, O and U are worth one each and G is worth two.
What words rhyme with ALTHOUGH?
ALTHOUGH has 12 listed rhymes, including THROUGH, ENOUGH, THOUGH, TOUGH and ROUGH. Other matches include LAUGH, THOROUGH, COUGH, DOUGH, BOROUGH, BREAKTHROUGH and TROUGH; they share its “ugh” ending.

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