though
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Definition of though - Reverso English Dictionary

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Conjunction

contrastintroducing a contrast or exception
  • She went to the party, though she didn't feel well.
although even though

Adverb

1.
languageused to contrast with a previous statement
  • I was tired. I went for a walk, though.
however nevertheless nonetheless
2.
emphasisused to add emphasis to a statement
  • It was a great party, though!
however nevertheless nonetheless
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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.

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

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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  1. French:bien que, pourtant, ...
  2. German:obwohl, trotzdem, ...
  3. Italian:anche se, però, ...
  4. Spanish:aunque, sin embargo, ...
  5. Portuguese:embora, no entanto, ...
  6. Chinese:尽管, 不过, ...
  7. Japanese:が, それでも, ...
  8. Arabic:مع أن, مَعَ ذَلِكَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַף עַל פִּי שֶׁ, עִם זֹאת, ...
  10. Russian:хотя, однако, ...
  11. Ukrainian:хоча, проте, ...
  12. Hindi:हालांकि, फिर भी, ...
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