Meaning

(conjunctive) Despite that; however..

Definitions by Sense

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

Example Sentences

I'm not paid to do all this paperwork for you. I will do it this once, though.

Whether modern, industrial man is less or more warlike than his hunter-gatherer ancestors is impossible to determine.[…]One thing that is true, though, is that murder rates have fallen over the centuries, as policing has spread and the routine carrying of weapons has diminished. Modern society may not have done anything about war. But peace is a lot more peaceful.

"Man, it's hot in here." — "Isn't it, though?"

Though it is risky, it is worth taking the chance.

Astute businessman though he was, my brother was capable of extreme recklessness.

Actual perpetrators though they were, the criminals never admitted it in court.

Orion hit a rabbit once; but though sore wounded it got to the bury, and, struggling in, the arrow caught the side of the hole and was drawn out. Indeed, a nail filed sharp is not of much avail as an arrowhead; you must have it barbed, and that was a little beyond our skill.

We shall be not sorry though the man die tonight.

Word Forms

• tho
• tho’
• thô
• thogh
• thot
• thou

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When Should You Use Though?

Use though when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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