although
conjunction/ɔːlˈðəʊ/CEFR B1যদিও
Meaning
Used to join two ideas when the second is surprising after the first.
Example sentences
- Although it rained, we went out.যদিও বৃষ্টি হয়েছিল, আমরা বেরিয়েছিলাম।
- She passed, although she studied little.সে পাস করেছে, যদিও কম পড়েছিল।
A common mistake
Although he was tired, but he worked.→Although he was tired, he worked.
'although' আর 'but' একসাথে বসে না — একটাই যথেষ্ট। বাংলায় 'যদিও… কিন্তু' চলে বলে এই ভুলটা খুব সাধারণ।
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms: though, even though
Similar words, and what each means
- though
যদিও
Used to introduce a fact that makes the other part surprising.
- even though
যদিও, সত্ত্বেও
Used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement surprising.
- whereas
যেখানে, পক্ষান্তরে
Used to contrast two facts or situations.
- even though
যদিও, সত্ত্বেও
Used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement surprising.
Other English words for “যদিও”
- though
Used to introduce a fact that makes the other part surprising.
- even though
Used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement surprising.
“although” elsewhere on EnglishBD
Although it was raining, we went out.
Linking Words and Connectors for Writing →Although it was raining, the students who lived far away still came to school on time.
How to Understand Long Sentences in English →Part 3 opinion — 'Personally, I'd argue that tourism benefits local businesses, although it can put pressure on the environment.'
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Check yourself
“although” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?
- • যদিও
- • এই শর্তে যে
- • অথবা, নইলে
- • এই শর্তে যে, যদি
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যদিও — although (conjunction) — যদিও. Used to join two ideas when the second is surprising after the first.
Which word is closest in meaning to “although”?
- • while
- • though
- • or
- • because
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though — though — যদিও. Used to introduce a fact that makes the other part surprising.
Related words
- thoughযদিওsynonym
- alternativelyবিকল্পভাবে, নাহলেnearby
- alternatorঅল্টারনেটর, পরিবর্তী বিদ্যুৎ উৎপাদকnearby
- altimeterউচ্চতা মাপার যন্ত্র, অল্টিমিটারnearby
- altitudeউচ্চতাnearby
- aluminiumঅ্যালুমিনিয়ামsame level
- amazeবিস্মিত করা, অবাক করাsame level
- amazedবিস্মিত, স্তম্ভিতsame level
- amphibianউভচর প্রাণীsame level
- amusingমজাদার, হাসির, চিত্তাকর্ষকsame level
- ancientপ্রাচীনsame level
- angerরাগ, ক্রোধsame level