though

²though

adv \ˈthō\

Definition of THOUGH

: however, nevertheless <It's hard work. I enjoy it though>

Examples of THOUGH

1. <I know we didn't win, but I was happy with how we played, though.>
2. Even as late as 1492, all of North America, sub-Saharan Africa, Australia, New Guinea, and the Pacific islands, and most of Central and South America didn't have states and instead operated under simpler forms of societal organization (chiefdoms, tribes, and bands). Today, though, the whole world map is divided into states. —Jared M. Diamond, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 21, 2008
3. I'd have thought the guy'd remember me and my car … . He didn't act like it though … —Dagoberto Gilb, The Magic of Blood, 1993

Origin of THOUGH

(see ¹though)

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to THOUGH

Synonyms: even so, howbeit, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, still and all, however, withal, yet

Related Words: after all, anyhow, regardless; per contra

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