What does "altho" mean?

Alternative spelling of although.

What is a synonym for "altho"?

Common synonyms include: notwithstanding, even though, after all, again, albeit, albeit.

Altho

conj, slang

conj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Conjunction

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Alternative spelling of although. US, alt-of, alternative, informal
"This is a pitiful defence, for ’tis certain there are people who are not judged to be praiſe-worthy altho they be praiſed by others: […]"

Synonyms

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notwithstanding even though after all again albeit albeit

Example

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"Altho this substitution of assonance for rime is uncommon in the more literary lyrics, which we may suppose to have been composed with the pen, it is still frequently to be found in the popular song, born on the lips of the singer, and set down in black and white only as an afterthought."

Etymology

American English alteration of although.

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