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- [th oh]
- /ðoʊ/
- /ðəʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [th oh]
- /ðoʊ/
Definitions of though word
- adverb though for all that; however. 1
- idioms though as though, as if: It seems as though the place is deserted. 1
- adverb though however 1
- noun though although 1
- noun though even if 1
- conjunction though You use though to introduce a statement in a subordinate clause which contrasts with the statement in the main clause. You often use though to introduce a fact which you regard as less important than the fact in the main clause. 0
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Origin of though
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English thoh < Old Norse thō (earlier *thauh); replacing Old English thēah; cognate with German doch, Gothic thauh
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Parts of speech for Though
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
though popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
though usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for though
adv though
- after all — You use after all when introducing a statement which supports or helps explain something you have just said.
- be that as it may — You say 'Be that as it may' when you want to move onto another subject or go further with the discussion, without deciding whether what has just been said is right or wrong.
- for all that — the whole of (used in referring to quantity, extent, or duration): all the cake; all the way; all year.
- howbeit — Archaic. nevertheless.
- however — nevertheless; yet; on the other hand; in spite of that: We have not yet won; however, we shall keep trying.
conj though
- although — You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement which contrasts with the statement in the main clause.
- forasmuch as — since
- in spite of — a malicious, usually petty, desire to harm, annoy, frustrate, or humiliate another person; bitter ill will; malice.
- insomuch as — to such an extent or degree; so (usually followed by that).
- much as — great in quantity, measure, or degree: too much cake.
prep though
- at any rate — You use at any rate to indicate that what you have just said might be incorrect or unclear in some way, and that you are now being more precise.
- but — You use but to introduce something which contrasts with what you have just said, or to introduce something which adds to what you have just said.
- in any case — an instance of the occurrence, existence, etc., of something: Sailing in such a storm was a case of poor judgment.
conjunction though
- albeit — You use albeit to introduce a fact or comment which reduces the force or significance of what you have just said.
- allowing — to give permission to or for; permit: to allow a student to be absent; No swimming allowed.
- despite — You use despite to introduce a fact which makes the other part of the sentence surprising.
- granted — to bestow or confer, especially by a formal act: to grant a charter.
- when — at what time or period? how long ago? how soon?: When are they to arrive? When did the Roman Empire exist?
adverb though
- nevertheless — nonetheless; notwithstanding; however; in spite of that: a small but nevertheless important change.
- nonetheless — however; nevertheless.
- yet — at the present time; now: Don't go yet. Are they here yet?
preposition though
- notwithstanding — in spite of; without being opposed or prevented by: Notwithstanding a brilliant defense, he was found guilty. She went to the game anyway, doctor's orders notwithstanding.
Top questions with though
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- even though what we do is wrong?
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See also
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