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View synonyms for though

though

[ thoh ]

conjunction

  1. (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.

  2. even if; granting that (often preceded by even ).


adverb

  1. for all that; however.

though

/ ðəʊ /

conjunction

  1. sometimes preceded by even despite the fact that

    though he tries hard, he always fails

    poor though she is, her life is happy

  2. as though
    as though as if

    he looked as though he'd seen a ghost



adverb

  1. nevertheless; however

    he can't dance: he sings well, though

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Confusables Note

Among some conservatives there is a traditional objection to the use of though in place of although as a conjunction. However, the latter (earlier all though ) was originally an emphatic form of the former, and there is nothing in contemporary English usage to justify such a distinction.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of though1

First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English thoh, from Old Norse thō; replacing Old English thēah; cognate with German doch, Gothic thauh

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Word History and Origins

Origin of though1

Old English theah; related to Old Frisian thāch, Old Saxon, Old High German thōh, Old Norse thō

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Idioms and Phrases

Idioms
  1. as though, as if:

    It seems as though the place is deserted.

More idioms and phrases containing though

see as if (though) .

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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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