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Definition of though - Reverso English Dictionary
Conjunction
contrastintroducing a contrast or exception
- She went to the party, though she didn't feel well.
Adverb
1.
- I was tired. I went for a walk, though.
2.
- It was a great party, though!
Expressions with though
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introduces a self-praising statement with humility
I did a great job, though I say it myself.
introducing a contrast or unexpected result
She went for a walk even though it was raining.
expresses a hypothetical situation
It was as though they had never met before.
despite appearing unusual, it is true or real
Strange though it may seem, he enjoys eating lemons whole.
used to admit self-praise while trying to sound modest
The cake tastes great, though I do say so myself.
expresses contrast despite time-consuming effort
I'll finish the project, though it takes forever.
indicates a concession or exception to a statement
She was tired, though but she kept working.
used to acknowledge one's own bias
The cake is delicious, though I say so myself..
insist on doing what is right no matter the consequences
Let justice be done though the heavens fall, he declared in court.
expresses indifference to a preceding statement
He failed the test, what though?
Origin of though
Old English, þeah (although)
Terms with though included in their meaning
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playful behavior
behave as though attracted to someone without serious intentions
memory
remembered even though no longer present
understood but unstated
in a way that is understood though not clearly stated
unconventional plan
possibly feasible though unconventional and surprising
movement
stumble while walking even though nothing blocks the path
figurative
make a strong effort even though success does not come
against will
something happens even though you do not want or try
legal
very much alike in important parts though not exactly the same
health
not causing death, though harm or injury may occur
imitation
unofficial but acting as though it were
legal
almost the same in all important ways though with minor differences
tolerable
capable of being borne though unpleasant
medical
overwhelm as though with oxygen deprivation
science rule
total energy stays the same overall, though it can change form
text messaging
as far as I remember, though I might be mistaken
Trinity
identical in substance though different in aspect
spellbound
having attention fixated as though by a spell
behavior health
inability or unwillingness to talk, even though voice ability is normal
acr: though
used to show contrast or exception
Examples of though in a sentence
Though it was raining, they continued their journey. The weather was cold. I enjoyed the hike, though. She was busy. She called me, though. The movie was boring, though! I didn't like the food, though!
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- French:bien que, pourtant, ...
- German:obwohl, trotzdem, ...
- Italian:anche se, però, ...
- Spanish:aunque, sin embargo, ...
- Portuguese:embora, no entanto, ...
- Chinese:尽管, 不过, ...
- Japanese:が, それでも, ...
- Arabic:مع أن, مَعَ ذَلِكَ, ...
- Hebrew:אַף עַל פִּי שֶׁ, עִם זֹאת, ...
- Russian:хотя, однако, ...
- Ukrainian:хоча, проте, ...
- Hindi:हालांकि, फिर भी, ...
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