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As conjunctions the difference between although and whilst

is that although is though, even though, in spite of the fact that: while whilst is (british|rare or literary in north america) while, at the same time.

although

English

Alternative forms

* altho (informal) * altho' * allthough (obsolete)

Conjunction

(English Conjunctions)
  • Though, even though, in spite of the fact that:
  • *
    • , title=(The Celebrity), chapter=5 , passage=Although the Celebrity was almost impervious to sarcasm, he was now beginning to exhibit visible signs of uneasiness, the consciousness dawning upon him that his eccentricity was not receiving the ovation it merited.}}
  • * {{quote-book, year=1963, author=(Margery Allingham), title=(The China Governess)
    • , chapter=20 citation , passage=The story struck the depressingly familiar note with which true stories ring in the tried ears of experienced policemen.
  • * {{quote-news, year=2011, date=September 29, author=Jon Smith, work=BBC Sport
    • , title= Tottenham 3-1 Shamrock Rovers , passage=With the north London derby to come at the weekend, Spurs boss Harry Redknapp opted to rest many of his key players, although he brought back Aaron Lennon after a month out through injury.}}
  • * {{quote-magazine, date=2012-03, author=Lee A. Groat, title=Gemstones
    • , volume=100, issue=2, page=128, magazine=(American Scientist) 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.}}
  • But, except.

    • 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 though

    Related terms

    * though * even though

    See also

    * while * albeit

    Statistics

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    whilst

    English

    Alternative forms

    * whilest (obsolete) * whylst (obsolete) * whylest (obsolete)

    Conjunction

    (English Conjunctions)
  • (British, rare or literary in North America) While, at the same time.
  • * {{quote-book, year=1963, author=(Margery Allingham), title=(The China Governess)
    • , chapter=17 citation , passage=The face which emerged was not reassuring. It was blunt and grey, the nose springing thick and flat from high on the frontal bone of the forehead, whilst his eyes were narrow slits of dark in a tight bandage of tissue. […].}}

    Usage notes

    * Mostly restrained to use in . * Rare in North America and may be considered archaic, pedantic or pompous.

    Related terms

    * while

    References

    * (while) * *