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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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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

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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