Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a fact: Notwithstanding that; in spite of the fact that, although. (Formerly with verb in subjunctive…

With special constructions (in sense B. 1 B. 2, or 3). Followed by that (in Old English þe): see that, conj. 6, the, conj. 2. Obsolete.

Preceding a verb in the subjunctive mood and the subject of the verb in inverted order: although, even though. Usually, and now only, in…

With the notion of time passing into that of cause or contrast. In adversative sense: While on the other hand, while on the contrary, whereas.

However much; notwithstanding that, although. Obsolete.

Even though; granting or supposing that; notwithstanding or in spite of the fact that (something is, or may be, the case). Cf. though, conj. 1a, 2a.

In pregnant senses. Even if, even though; though; granted that.

all if (also if all): even given the possibility that, even though, although. Obsolete.

though all: even though, although. Obsolete.

Concessively: even if; although. Obsolete.

In imperative. transitive. Scottish. Passing into conj. If; esp. even if, albeit, though, although.

Introducing a finite clause: though it is true that; even though; although. Without that.

With finite clause. Without that: = albeit, conj. 1b.

Usually with modal verb, esp. may. In concessive use: indeed, certainly. how well (that): see how, adv. 11a.

With special constructions (in sense B. 1 B. 2, or 3). Strengthened by all, following (see all, adj. pron.n. adv.conj. phrases 13) or preceding. Obs…