Although vs Southern - What's the difference?
although | southern |
Though, even though, in spite of the fact that:
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But, except.
Of, facing, situated in, or related to the south.
Of or pertaining to a southern region, especially Southern Europe or the southern United States.
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As a conjunction although
is though, even though, in spite of the fact that:.As an adjective southern is
(not in us) from or pertaining to the southern part of any region.although
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Alternative forms
* altho (informal) * altho' * allthough (obsolete)Conjunction
(English Conjunctions)citation, passage=The story struck the depressingly familiar note with which true stories ring in the tried ears of experienced policemen.
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citation, passage=Although there are dozens of different types of gems, among the best known and most important are diamond, ruby and sapphire, emerald and other gem forms of the mineral beryl, chrysoberyl, tanzanite, tsavorite, topaz and jade.}}
Usage notes
* When conjunctions, the words "although" and "though" are generally interchangeable: *: Although''' she smiled, she was angry.'' = '''''Though she smiled, she was angry. * "Although'" is usually placed at the beginning of its clause, whereas "though" may occur elsewhere and is the more common term when used to link words or phrases (as in "wiser ' though poorer"). In certain constructions, only "though" is acceptable: *: Fond though I am of sports, I'd rather not sit through another basketball game.Synonyms
* (in spite of) notwithstanding (that), even if, albeit (that), even thoughSee also
* while * albeitStatistics
*southern
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Adjective
(en adjective)The new masters and commanders, passage=From the ground, Colombo’s port does not look like much.
