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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51�Թ� 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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51�Թ� 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

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“I’ve been in other classes where even though they say no laptops, people still pull them out and are doing their own thing,” Louderback said.

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The league’s most criticized rookie became the most embraced, and even though he played in only 22 games and was on the court for double-digit minutes in only four of them, those cheers resonated.

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Even though this will significantly reshape the landscape, this plan doesn’t come out of the blue.

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There could be a future where Papa Cristo’s opens in a smaller location elsewhere, though Yordon said that fate will be determined by his cousin and nieces.

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One time, he nearly broke a rib on his lifting belt, but he kept going back to the gym, even though it hurt to breathe.

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