Definition and meaning of English word "though"
though
/ðoʊ/
Meaning
ConjunctionDespite the fact that; although.
How to use
The conjunction 'though' is commonly used in informal and formal writing to indicate a contrast between two ideas. It is often used in conditional sentences, such as 'I would go to the party though I'm tired.' or in sentences where the speaker is expressing a concession, like 'She's not a morning person though she wakes up early for work.' One common mistake learners make is using 'though' instead of 'although' in sentences where the speaker is expressing a contrast, but the contrast is not the main point of the sentence. For example, 'I like reading though I'm not a big fan of fiction.' is incorrect; the correct sentence would be 'I like reading, although I'm not a big fan of fiction.'
🇬🇧 English
though
Example
I love reading books, though I'm not a big reader.
I'm not sure, though I think it's true.
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Common phrases
- in spite of the fact that— in spite of the fact that
- despite the odds— despite the odds
- notwithstanding the criticism— notwithstanding the criticism
- in spite of the difficulties— in spite of the difficulties
- regardless of the consequences— regardless of the consequences
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The English word "though" means "though" in English.
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