ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Though

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ðəʊ/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Though is an adverb meaning (conjunctive) Despite that; however.

Meaning

(conjunctive) Despite that; however.

More Meanings

  1. (degree) Used to intensify statements or questions; indeed.
  2. Despite the fact that; although.
  3. Misspelling of thought.
  4. (archaic) If, that, even if.

Example Sentences

"Man, it's hot in here." — "Isn't it, though?"
We shall be not sorry though the man die tonight.
Though it is risky, it is worth taking the chance.
I'm not paid to do all this paperwork for you. I will do it this once, though.

Word Forms

Synonyms for though

Depending on context, synonyms include anyhow, anyway, nevertheless, nonetheless, still, yet.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include although, however, nevertheless, notwithstanding, nonetheless, anyway.

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