Although and Though Meaning

Although and though meaning ‘in spite of’
Although and though both mean ‘in spite of something’
They are subordinating conjunctions. This means that the clause which they
introduce is a subordinate clause, which needs a main clause to make it complete:
[Main clause]Everyone enjoyed the trip to the final although [subordinate

clause] we lost the match!
[Subordinate clause]Though it was rainy, [main clause] we put on our jackets

and went for a walk.
Spoken English:
Though is more common than although in general and it is much more common than
although in speaking. For emphasis, we often use even with though (but not with
although).
Warning:
When the though/although clause comes before the main clause, we usually put a
comma at the end of the clause. When the main clause comes first, we don’t need to
use a comma:
Even though I earn a lot of money every month, I never seem to have any to spare!
I still feel hungry even though I had a big lunch.
Although and though meaning ‘but’
When the although/though clause comes after a main clause, it can also mean ‘but it is
also true that …’:
Karen is coming to stay next week although I’m not sure what day she is coming.
We didn’t make any profit though nobody knows why.
As though
As though has a meaning very similar to as if. As if is much more common than as
though:
You look as though/as if you have seen a ghost!
He looks as though/as if he hasn’t slept.

What Is a Prepositional Phrase?
A prepositional phrase is a part of a sentence that consists of one preposition and

the object it affects. The object of a prepositional phrase can be either a noun,
gerund, or clause.
Here’s an example of a prepositional phrase (in italics):
She caught the bus on time.
"On time" is the prepositional phrase. It consists of a preposition ("on") and a noun
("time").
Here’s another example of a prepositional phrase at work:
Mark is going out with that beautiful woman.
In this example, the prepositional phrase is "with that beautiful woman." The
preposition is "with," while the object it affects is "woman."
As shown in this example, prepositional phrases can govern more than one word
—they can govern any words that modify or describe the object of the
preposition, too.
Here’s a final example of a prepositional phrase:
Before going home, go to the bank.
The preposition in this prepositional phrase is "before." The word that it governs is
"going," which is a gerund.
Remember that prepositional phrases can govern nouns, gerunds, or clauses.
Prepositional Phrase Examples: Modifying Nouns
There are a number of different types of prepositional phrases.
The first type of prepositional phrase modifies a noun. In that way, this type of
prepositional phrase acts as an adjective and is therefore known as an adjectival
phrase.
Here are some examples of prepositional phrases acting as adjectives:
That puppy at the park is so happy.
The prepositional phrase "at the park" acts adjectivally because it’s providing more
information about the puppy.
I like to go grocery shopping at the Whole Foods behind my house.
Here, the prepositional phrase "behind my house" acts adjectivally because it modifies
the noun "Whole Foods."
In both of these examples, the prepositional phrases give more information about the
nouns to enhance our understanding.
Prepositional Phrase Examples: Modifying Verbs
Just as prepositional phrases can act as adjectives that modify nouns, they can also
act as adverbs that modify verbs. Let’s look at some examples:
Jane cheered for her team with excitement.
The prepositional phrase "with excitement" acts adverbially because it provides more
information about how Jane is cheering.
Here’s another example:
Mark looked behind his brother.
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase "behind his brother" gives us more
information about exactly where Mark looked.
Prepositional Phrase Examples: Acting as Nouns
Prepositional phrases can act as nouns, too. Here’s an example:
During the commercials is the best time to go to the bathroom.
The prepositional phrase "during the commercials" acts as a noun and is in fact the
subject of the sentence.
Prepositional Phrase Examples: Different Types
Let’s take a look at some more examples of prepositional phrases acting as adjectives,
adverbs, and nouns.
Prepositional Phrases Acting as Adjectives
The girl in the middle is the best dancer.
The grocery store across town has a great produce selection.
The park near the lake has an off-leash dog area.
The restaurant behind my house is loud.
The neighbors to my right have a lot of parties.
Prepositional Phrases Acting as Adverbs
She went to the store.
My dad took his boat to the lake.

My sister clapped for her team.
My brother ran to his girlfriend’s house.
Prepositional Phrases Acting as Nouns
Behind the school is a park.
After the movie is the perfect time to get dinner.
During the flight is a good time to catch up on work.
Common Words That Start Prepositional Phrases
If you’re looking to find the prepositional phrase in a sentence, keep an eye out for
these words that often signify the start of prepositional phrases:
about below excepting off toward
above beneath for on under
across beside from onto underneath
after between in out until
against beyond in front of outside up
along but inside over upon
among by in spite of past up to
around concerning instead of regarding with
at despite into since within
because of down like through without
before during near throughout with regard to
behind except of to with respect to

Final Thoughts: What Is a Prepositional Phrase?
What's the prepositional phrase definition? A prepositional phrase is a part of a

sentence consisting of a preposition and the word it governs. Prepositions in
prepositional phrases can govern nouns, gerunds, or clauses.
There are three main types of prepositional phrases:
 Those that act as nouns

 Those that act as adverbs
 Those that act as adjectives
Looking at prepositional phrase examples can help you keep each of them straight!
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Although and though meaning ‘in spite of’

Although and though both mean ‘in spite of something’

[Main clause]Everyone enjoyed the trip to the final although [subordinate

[Subordinate clause]Though it was rainy, [main clause] we put on our jackets

I still feel hungry even though I had a big lunch.

Although and though meaning ‘but’

We didn’t make any profit though nobody knows why.

You look as though/as if you have seen a ghost!

He looks as though/as if he hasn’t slept.

A prepositional phrase is a part of a sentence that consists of one preposition and

Here’s an example of a prepositional phrase (in italics):

She caught the bus on time.

Here’s another example of a prepositional phrase at work:

Mark is going out with that beautiful woman.

Here’s a final example of a prepositional phrase:

Before going home, go to the bank.

Remember that prepositional phrases can govern nouns, gerunds, or clauses.

Prepositional Phrase Examples: Modifying Nouns

There are a number of different types of prepositional phrases.

Here are some examples of prepositional phrases acting as adjectives:

That puppy at the park is so happy.

I like to go grocery shopping at the Whole Foods behind my house.

Prepositional Phrase Examples: Modifying Verbs

Jane cheered for her team with excitement.

Here’s another example:

Mark looked behind his brother.

Prepositional Phrase Examples: Acting as Nouns

Prepositional phrases can act as nouns, too. Here’s an example:

During the commercials is the best time to go to the bathroom.

Prepositional Phrase Examples: Different Types

Prepositional Phrases Acting as Adjectives

The girl in the middle is the best dancer.

The grocery store across town has a great produce selection.

The park near the lake has an off-leash dog area.

The restaurant behind my house is loud.

The neighbors to my right have a lot of parties.

Prepositional Phrases Acting as Adverbs

She went to the store.

My dad took his boat to the lake.

My brother ran to his girlfriend’s house.

Prepositional Phrases Acting as Nouns

Behind the school is a park.

After the movie is the perfect time to get dinner.

During the flight is a good time to catch up on work.

Common Words That Start Prepositional Phrases

about below excepting off toward

above beneath for on under

across beside from onto underneath

after between in out until

against beyond in front of outside up

along but inside over upon

among by in spite of past up to

around concerning instead of regarding with

at despite into since within

because of down like through without

before during near throughout with regard to

behind except of to with respect to

What's the prepositional phrase definition? A prepositional phrase is a part of a

There are three main types of prepositional phrases: