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though
[ thoh ]
conjunction
- (used in introducing a subordinate clause, which is often marked by ellipsis) notwithstanding that; in spite of the fact that; although:
Though he tried very hard, he failed the course.
- even if; granting that (often preceded by even ).
adverb
- for all that; however.
though
/ ðəʊ /
conjunction
- sometimes preceded by even despite the fact that
though he tries hard, he always fails
poor though she is, her life is happy
- as thoughas though as if
he looked as though he'd seen a ghost
adverb
- nevertheless; however
he can't dance: he sings well, though
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Word History and Origins
Origin of though1
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Origin of though1
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Idioms and Phrases
- as though, as if:
It seems as though the place is deserted.
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Example Sentences
None of these, though, has inspired quite the same backlash as fluoride.
We won't find out this season, though it comes up occasionally.
When it comes to Terrence Howard though, I am not your target.
I like the idea of Jon Hamm… There have been discussions—though I'm not sure how serious they've been.
Speculation raged that Duke agreed not to run as part of the deal, though it was never proven.
Louis stood firm, though pale and respectful, before the resentful gaze of Elizabeth.
This has a warm though a thin soil, which must be highly favorable to the Vine to induce so exclusive a devotion to it.
She kept her eyes fixed steadily on his, saying what followed gently, calmly, yet as though another woman spoke the words.
She stripped off her mackintosh, as though she were stripping off her modesty, and stood before him revealed.
Entrez donc, 'tis the work of one of your compatriots; and here, though a heretic, you may consider yourself on English ground.
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