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Definition of though in English: thoughconjunction ðəʊðoʊ 1Despite the fact that; although. though they were speaking in undertones, Percival could hear them Example sentencesExamples - A well used before the tsunami is still in use though it too was swamped by the waves.
- The best of the heckling, though born out of animosity, was seasoned by spontaneous wit.
- The trade, though lucrative, was quite separate from the rest of his thinking.
- In truth, though clever and apparently effective, that blow had failed to hurt her.
- The onion bhaji, though hardly a revelation, was polished off fairly smartly by Tim.
- The house itself, though imposing from the outside, is in fact a very comfortable size.
- This practice, though sacred in the eyes of our ancestors, appears ridiculous to us.
- Haylage is becoming more popular and though it is more expensive than hay, has a higher feed value.
- This player, though inconsistent, knows his way around a grass court and could be tricky.
- Declan did a good job running the event, though he should have been tougher on the slow players in my opinion.
- Weak and ill though he was, he still held all the reins of power, and refused to let them go.
- My face, though frosted with new snow, has a warmth in the cheeks that defends the bone.
- In fact, though the alarm has some basis in fact, it should be treated with scepticism.
- He did not call an expert in Planned Maintenance, though given leave to do so.
- In the winter I tend to cover longer distances in the pool, though I swim at a slower speed.
- Mine experts said that drilling, though slow, was still the best way to reach the men.
- He is always open to all points of view, though he is also absolutely sure of what he wants.
- Continental drift also has an effect on the weather, though the process is much slower.
- In form, though comparable in concept to the Sutton Hoo stand, it is unique for England.
- The fact on which he now relies is that though he stole, he did not in fact threaten violence.
Synonyms although, in spite of the fact that, despite the fact that, even though, for all that - 1.1with modal Even if (introducing a possibility)
you will be informed of its progress, slow though that may be Example sentencesExamples - We also have many ways of saying that, though something may, in fact, not be the case, it could be.
- Trivial though facts may be, he wanted to know what he was up against.
- 1.2 However; but (introducing something opposed to or qualifying what has just been said)
her first name was Rose, though no one called her that Example sentencesExamples - The Japanese still have a chance of qualifying, though they need at least another goal.
- At the Black Bull the liquid refreshment was welcome though the food was unexciting.
- His car has not yet been traced, though police believe it is still in the UK.
- These stories could have come from any of the tabloids from the last few weeks, though actually they belong to the distant past.
- This is an enjoyable, though average, transposition of comic book heroes to the big screen.
- He tried it in a local chalk pit where he usually rode and was pleased with it, though he found brake problems.
- Two bombs hit the ship, neither of which exploded, though one man died in the raid.
- It had occupied a favourable, though unenviable, position at the crux of two world wars.
- The route is a combination of moorland tracks and field paths though no great climbs are involved.
- The bore was cylindrical and held a double reed, though single reeds are sometimes shown.
- The order was obeyed despite there being no authority - though by then it was too late.
- Both are near the university, though the former is a bit more posh and expensive.
- Installing the software is a trifle, though using it isn't immediately a piece of cake.
- New lighting will also be installed, though the final details have yet to be decided.
- Adjusting its controls takes no time at all, though small icons can be difficult to make out.
- Possibly these were folded in or had been removed, though I might have missed them.
- If it is possible to get a ticket then get one, though I fear they will be difficult to obtain.
- The train may be flooded out tomorrow, though I expect it will just be late and slow.
- Mrs Evans was not present at the inquest, though other members of Mr Evans' family were.
Synonyms although, even though/if, in spite of the fact that, despite the fact that, notwithstanding the fact that, notwithstanding that, for all that, while, whilst, granted that, even supposing, despite the possibility that, albeit, however, yet, but
adverb ðəʊðoʊ However (indicating that a factor qualifies or imposes restrictions on what was said previously) I was hunting for work. Jobs were scarce though Example sentencesExamples - Later though, in the gathering gloom, the city's bars and restaurants come to life.
- His performance was remarkable, though, given that he was playing through the pain barrier.
- All this though doesn't change the fact that my rent will always be dead money.
- Harry decided that I should suffer for it, though, and suffer for as long as possible.
- The service is not slow though, we get a jug of iced water right away and a young waiter soon arrives to take our order.
- In these opening weeks of the season, though, he will remain a figure of possibility.
- At the moment it's not really possible to say what this will look like though.
- Apart from that, though, the only permanent legacy of her illness is the operation scar.
- Miraculously though, Shirley escaped with only cuts and bruises and a broken arm.
- They should, though, be given all the facts and helped in the decision, so that it can be the right one.
- Sadly though, it needs more than trees and seasonal Christmas lights to redeem this area.
- I thought there must be more to the job than this, though, so I asked Sylvia her opinion.
- Despite that though, this is one of the strongest batches of episodes produced to date.
- In the end though the mechanics weren't right for it to progress beyond the competition.
- I wish them all the best though, and fully appreciate the time and effort they put in.
- Much of it, though, is thought to be the work of a small number of individuals.
- The fact that she is a woman, though, will surely influence the way she does the job.
- Now, though, most of the company's food and clothing stock is delivered on a daily basis.
- It's a fact, though, that ageism is rampant right the way through our institutions.
- We're not there yet though, despite what some people in the media seem to think.
Synonyms nevertheless, nonetheless, even so, however, be that as it may, for all that, in spite of that/everything, despite that/everything, after everything, having said that, just the same, all the same, at the same time, in any event, come what may, at any rate, notwithstanding, regardless, anyway, anyhow informal still and all archaic howbeit, withal, natheless
Usage On the differences in use between though and although, see although Origin Old English thēah, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German doch; superseded in Middle English by forms from Old Norse thó, thau. Rhymes aglow, ago, alow, although, apropos, art nouveau, Bamako, Bardot, beau, Beaujolais Nouveau, below, bestow, blow, bo, Boileau, bons mots, Bordeaux, Bow, bravo, bro, cachepot, cheerio, Coe, crow, Defoe, de trop, doe, doh, dos-à-dos, do-si-do, dough, dzo, Flo, floe, flow, foe, foreknow, foreshow, forgo, Foucault, froe, glow, go, good-oh, go-slow, grow, gung-ho, Heathrow, heave-ho, heigh-ho, hello, ho, hoe, ho-ho, jo, Joe, kayo, know, lo, low, maillot, malapropos, Marceau, mho, Miró, mo, Mohs, Monroe, mot, mow, Munro, no, Noh, no-show, oh, oho, outgo, outgrow, owe, Perrault, pho, po, Poe, pro, quid pro quo, reshow, righto, roe, Rouault, row, Rowe, sew, shew, show, sloe, slow, snow, so, soh, sow, status quo, stow, Stowe, strow, tally-ho, throw, tic-tac-toe, to-and-fro, toe, touch-and-go, tow, trow, undergo, undersow, voe, whacko, whoa, wo, woe, Xuzhou, yo, yo-ho-ho, Zhengzhou, Zhou Definition of though in US English: thoughconjunctionT͟Hōðoʊ 1Despite the fact that; although. though they were speaking in undertones, Philip could hear them Example sentencesExamples - The house itself, though imposing from the outside, is in fact a very comfortable size.
- Haylage is becoming more popular and though it is more expensive than hay, has a higher feed value.
- This practice, though sacred in the eyes of our ancestors, appears ridiculous to us.
- In fact, though the alarm has some basis in fact, it should be treated with scepticism.
- In form, though comparable in concept to the Sutton Hoo stand, it is unique for England.
- He is always open to all points of view, though he is also absolutely sure of what he wants.
- Mine experts said that drilling, though slow, was still the best way to reach the men.
- Continental drift also has an effect on the weather, though the process is much slower.
- The best of the heckling, though born out of animosity, was seasoned by spontaneous wit.
- In truth, though clever and apparently effective, that blow had failed to hurt her.
- The fact on which he now relies is that though he stole, he did not in fact threaten violence.
- My face, though frosted with new snow, has a warmth in the cheeks that defends the bone.
- Weak and ill though he was, he still held all the reins of power, and refused to let them go.
- In the winter I tend to cover longer distances in the pool, though I swim at a slower speed.
- This player, though inconsistent, knows his way around a grass court and could be tricky.
- The trade, though lucrative, was quite separate from the rest of his thinking.
- The onion bhaji, though hardly a revelation, was polished off fairly smartly by Tim.
- A well used before the tsunami is still in use though it too was swamped by the waves.
- Declan did a good job running the event, though he should have been tougher on the slow players in my opinion.
- He did not call an expert in Planned Maintenance, though given leave to do so.
Synonyms although, in spite of the fact that, despite the fact that, even though, for all that - 1.1with modal Even if (introducing a possibility)
you will be informed of its progress, slow though that may be Example sentencesExamples - We also have many ways of saying that, though something may, in fact, not be the case, it could be.
- Trivial though facts may be, he wanted to know what he was up against.
- 1.2 However; but (introducing something opposed to or qualifying what has just been said)
her first name was Rose, though no one called her that Example sentencesExamples - The order was obeyed despite there being no authority - though by then it was too late.
- These stories could have come from any of the tabloids from the last few weeks, though actually they belong to the distant past.
- Two bombs hit the ship, neither of which exploded, though one man died in the raid.
- It had occupied a favourable, though unenviable, position at the crux of two world wars.
- His car has not yet been traced, though police believe it is still in the UK.
- Adjusting its controls takes no time at all, though small icons can be difficult to make out.
- He tried it in a local chalk pit where he usually rode and was pleased with it, though he found brake problems.
- New lighting will also be installed, though the final details have yet to be decided.
- The route is a combination of moorland tracks and field paths though no great climbs are involved.
- The bore was cylindrical and held a double reed, though single reeds are sometimes shown.
- If it is possible to get a ticket then get one, though I fear they will be difficult to obtain.
- The Japanese still have a chance of qualifying, though they need at least another goal.
- The train may be flooded out tomorrow, though I expect it will just be late and slow.
- Possibly these were folded in or had been removed, though I might have missed them.
- Both are near the university, though the former is a bit more posh and expensive.
- At the Black Bull the liquid refreshment was welcome though the food was unexciting.
- Mrs Evans was not present at the inquest, though other members of Mr Evans' family were.
- Installing the software is a trifle, though using it isn't immediately a piece of cake.
- This is an enjoyable, though average, transposition of comic book heroes to the big screen.
Synonyms although, even if, even though, in spite of the fact that, despite the fact that, notwithstanding the fact that, notwithstanding that, for all that, while, whilst, granted that, even supposing, despite the possibility that, albeit, however, yet, but
adverbT͟Hōðoʊ However (indicating that a factor qualifies or imposes restrictions on what was said previously) I was hunting for work. Jobs were scarce though Example sentencesExamples - The service is not slow though, we get a jug of iced water right away and a young waiter soon arrives to take our order.
- They should, though, be given all the facts and helped in the decision, so that it can be the right one.
- In these opening weeks of the season, though, he will remain a figure of possibility.
- Despite that though, this is one of the strongest batches of episodes produced to date.
- Harry decided that I should suffer for it, though, and suffer for as long as possible.
- I wish them all the best though, and fully appreciate the time and effort they put in.
- The fact that she is a woman, though, will surely influence the way she does the job.
- In the end though the mechanics weren't right for it to progress beyond the competition.
- I thought there must be more to the job than this, though, so I asked Sylvia her opinion.
- His performance was remarkable, though, given that he was playing through the pain barrier.
- Sadly though, it needs more than trees and seasonal Christmas lights to redeem this area.
- All this though doesn't change the fact that my rent will always be dead money.
- Miraculously though, Shirley escaped with only cuts and bruises and a broken arm.
- Later though, in the gathering gloom, the city's bars and restaurants come to life.
- We're not there yet though, despite what some people in the media seem to think.
- Apart from that, though, the only permanent legacy of her illness is the operation scar.
- At the moment it's not really possible to say what this will look like though.
- Much of it, though, is thought to be the work of a small number of individuals.
- It's a fact, though, that ageism is rampant right the way through our institutions.
- Now, though, most of the company's food and clothing stock is delivered on a daily basis.
Synonyms nevertheless, nonetheless, even so, however, be that as it may, for all that, in spite of everything, in spite of that, despite everything, despite that, after everything, having said that, just the same, all the same, at the same time, in any event, come what may, at any rate, notwithstanding, regardless, anyway, anyhow
Usage On the differences in use between though and although, see although Origin Old English thēah, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German doch; superseded in Middle English by forms from Old Norse thó, thau. |