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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 byeven ).
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 if
he looked as though he'd seen a ghost
adverb
nevertheless; however
he can't dance: he sings well, though
Confusables Note
Word History and Origins
Origin of though1
Word History and Origins
Origin of though1
Idioms and Phrases
as though, as if.
It seems as though the place is deserted.
Example Sentences
There are currently two bilateral meetings on his schedule, according to US officials, though there no details on whom he is speaking with.
McDonald said the 30-year-old is still a "big part of the future of the team" even though he has "missed out on some scores".
Even though the kids were now part of the conversation, it was still going to be the adults’ decision.
Some games do live long in the memory, though.
"I felt as though I was doing a good job - and my daughter felt good with me."
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Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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