Although vs Therefore - What's the difference?
although | therefore |
Though, even though, in spite of the fact that:
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But, except.
(conjunctive) For that or this purpose, referring to something previously stated.
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(conjunctive) Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated.
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As a conjunction although
is though, even though, in spite of the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.As an adverb therefore is
for that or this purpose, referring to something previously stated.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
*therefore
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Adverb
(-)- I have married a wife, and therefore I can not come.
- Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore ?
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- He blushes; therefore he is guilty.