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
First Known Use: before 12th century
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
Origin and Etymology of though
see 1though
First Known Use: 13th century
THOUGH Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of though for English Language Learners
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—used when you are saying something that is different from or contrasts with a previous statement
THOUGH Defined for Kids
Definition of though for Students
: however 3, nevertheless He's been quiet. Not for long, though.
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