Although he is old vs Though he is old

Both "although he is old" and "though he is old" are correct and can be used interchangeably. They are both subordinating conjunctions that introduce a contrast or concession. The choice between them is a matter of personal preference or style.

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Although he is old

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a subordinating conjunction that introduces a contrast or concession. It is used to connect two clauses, with the second clause expressing something unexpected or contrary to the first clause.

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He is active although he is very old.
Although the old lady and the nun Don't strike me as crackheads.
Although your old man did pick it up pretty quickly.
Although it's old, it has a big garden.
Although a nice old woman did thank me for my service.
The old idea, although it's old but it's still broadly held, that addictions are due to some genetic cause is simply scientifically untenable.
Although I'm sure old Dave could do better.
Although, 32 years old - doubtful.
The European Consensus on Development provides an impetus, but does not oblige new Member States to target their development cooperation towards Africa, although old Member States should help the new Member States to collaborate with African countries.
Although it's mostly old dudes, and a lot of un-Christian things go on in the showers.
And although his kids are old enough to want daddy dead, they're still to young to do anything about it.
Although 150 years old, these words still hold true today.
Conversely, it was pointed out that although the 15 old Member States have been allocated high starch production quotas, these quotas have not been filled for many years.
Although there's an old saying... show me a 15-foot wall and I'll show you a 16-foot ladder.
But by using a special, shiny glass called a mirror, I've estimated that I'm 15 years old, although I have no way of knowing.
Although 78 years old, he confesses that if he had to write a normal letter rather than an e-mail, he "would use his bike to get to the mailbox, which is 1.5 km away".
Although the system of old-style mercenaries is not yet entirely a thing of the past, a new type of mercenary is coming into existence in conflicts in Africa.
Although the system of old-style mercenaries is not yet entirely a thing of the past, a new type of mercenary is coming into existence in conflicts in Africa.
Madam President, I do not have anything against Victor Emmanuel as such or against anybody from Austria referred to in the motion, although I am old enough to remember the Italian occupation of my country during the reign of Victor Emmanuel.
It should also be noted that although the 'old' Member States attract talented people from the new Member States, the United States of America proves to be the most popular destination for tertiary students or educated people from the new Member States.

Alternatives:

even though he is old
despite his age
while he is old
notwithstanding his age
in spite of his old age

Though he is old

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also a subordinating conjunction that introduces a contrast or concession. It is used in the same way as "although he is old," connecting two clauses with the second clause expressing something unexpected or contrary to the first clause.

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Yes, because even though he's old like you, he still likes to have fun.
Even though old ladies shouldn't be picky.
Though old, this is pretty fast.
Even though he's very old, he's healthy.
I give them an "a" rating even though their fish is old, and they let us eat for free.
I went though old Tampa Tech student registrations like you suggested.
Food can look as if it is quite fresh, even though underneath it is old and quite bad.
Though very old friends are we.
Though very old friends are we, still we must part.
Though he's quite old, but he is kind hearted
Even though your age is old now and your memory is not good, honey, how can you say that to Hyun Soo in front of me?
Not like this, though. Old-style booths and...
That's why even though my old boyfriend and this girl have a baby together, I still think I can get him back.
And though Old Mother was pleased in her heart to see Evolet so happy she feared in her soul that the one who had slayed the mighty beast did not have the courage for what was to come.
Ads for Coca-Cola and beer always depict smiling young people, even though old as well as young people buy and drink Coca-Cola and beer.
Though I am old with wandering...
I'm not even that old though.
Though I am old, you are still young.
Though several years old, it is lean, graceful.
The other day though an old boy plowing' the field over there found some old coins.

Alternatives:

even though he is old
despite his age
while he is old
notwithstanding his age
in spite of his old age

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