though

1 of 2

conjunction

ˈt͟hō 

1

: in spite of the fact that : while

Though they know the war is lost, they continue to fight …

—Bruce Bliven †1977

2

: in spite of the possibility that : even if

though I may fail, I will try

though

2 of 2

adverb

: however, nevertheless

It's hard work. I enjoy it though

Synonyms of though

Conjunction

• although
• but
• while

Adverb

• however
• nevertheless
• nonetheless

Examples of though in a Sentence

Conjunction

Though it was raining, we went hiking.

though it has no well-known actors in it, the movie has become the sleeper hit of the summer

Adverb

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

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

I know we didn't win—I was happy with how we played, though

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

In comparison to the style above, these have a slightly thicker strap and a square-toed heel for more of a modern feel, though, the comfort level is about the same. —Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 26 May 2026

By the end of the trial though, even some of the defense attorneys accepted Helter Skelter. —Literary Hub, 26 May 2026

These are the only tight restrictions though—the vibe of the property is very go-with-the-flow. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026

Fast forward a decade, and under Payton, the resurgent Broncos have had one tight end with 25 or more targets (Trautman) in ’23; none in ’24 (Krull led the TE room in targets, though, with 23); and one in ’25 (Engram, with 76). —Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Conjunction and Adverb

Middle English, adverb & conjunction, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse thō nevertheless; akin to Old English thēah nevertheless, Old High German doh

First Known Use

Conjunction

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing though

• as though
• even though
• what though

Rhymes for though

• beau
• beaut
• beaux
• blow
• bro
• coe
• crow
• doe
• doh
• dough
• eau
• eaux

Kids Definition

though

1 of 2 conjunction

(ˈ)t͟hō 

: in spite of the fact or possibility that

though it was raining, we went hiking

though

2 of 2 adverb

: however entry 2 sense 2, nevertheless

not for long, though