although

Which Means:

Even though, despite the fact that.

Although Harold was nervous, he gave his speech and did just fine!

Although the GH is silent when pronounced, it is definitely spelled.

A legal document that describes the details of an agreement between two people or groups.

The partners signed the contract and shook hands. That seals the deal!

In 'contract', if the stress is on the second syllable (conTRACT), it means to tighten and draw together.