THOUGH Definition & Meaning

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though

[ thoh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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 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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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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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of though¹

First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English thoh, from Old Norse �ٳ�ō; replacing Old English �ٳ�ŧ��; cognate with German doch, Gothic thauh

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of though¹

Old English theah; related to Old Frisian �ٳ��峦��, Old Saxon, Old High German �ٳ�ō��, Old Norse �ٳ�ō

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Idioms and Phrases

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

The last movie I saw was probably “Nosferatu” — though I’m not sure if I saw it there or somewhere else.

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He is, though, pleased with the “substantial settlement” and believes San José should reexamine its use of police dogs in attack scenarios.

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I would say, though, that when the January 6 insurrection took place, there were a lot of historians who were saying, “this is who we are,” and others saying “this is not who we are.”

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"But even though light pollution can be a local issue, its effects are global."

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My head is not exactly convinced that will happen, if I am being entirely honest, even though Wolves' best player Matheus Cunha is still out suspended.

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