though

conjunction \ ˈt͟hō \

|Updated on: 16 Jun 2018

Examples: though in a Sentence

Definition of though

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

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Examples of though in a Sentence

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

Origin and Etymology of though

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

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First Known Use: before 12th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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though Synonyms

Synonyms

albeit, although (also altho), as, howbeit, much as, notwithstanding, when, whereas, while;

Related Words

but, if;

though

adverb \ ˈt͟hō \

Definition of though

: however, nevertheless

It's hard work. I enjoy it though

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Examples of though in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples of though from the Web

In the case of Baylson’s ruling, though, literary samplings aren’t just rhetorical flourishes.

— walt hunter, The Atlantic, "When Hamlet Starts Showing Up in Federal Court," 13 June 2018
Current second-choice keeper Simon Mignolet will probably leave Anfield before the 2018/19 season starts though, so the Reds will need a new goalkeeper to replace him.

— SI.com, "Liverpool Concede Defeat in Pursuit of Top Summer Target as Asking Price Proves Too High," 13 June 2018
Given the loose rules of the superhero genre, though, there was a chance that Pine would return.

— rebecca farley, refinery29.com, "Steve Trevor Is Alive In New Wonder Woman Photos," 13 June 2018
Mere days after the ceremony, though, E! News refuted that rumor.

— amanda arnold, The Cut, "Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Apparently Honeymooned in East Africa," 13 June 2018
Just how much was achieved, though, is in question, because of the suspicions that emerged later that North Korea had been secretly seeking to enrich uranium.

— Washington Post, "AP FACT CHECK: Trump bobbles facts on NKorea history, nukes," 13 June 2018
Their bigger worry, though, is how Stewart's presence on the ballot could lead Republican voters to stay at home, hurting the party in several competitive House races.

— eric bradner, CNN, "Another Trump critic falls and 5 other things we learned from Tuesday's primaries," 13 June 2018
The frame shape is bold and big, providing a surprising amount of coverage, though not as much as a wrap frame.

— aaron gulley, Outside Online, "8 New Riding Sunglasses for Summer," 13 June 2018
The moment-to-moment is essentially the same as The Division though.

— hayden dingman, PCWorld, "Hands-on: The Division 2's gorgeous Washington D.C recreation doesn't really show much yet," 13 June 2018

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