though1 conjunctionthough2 adverb
thoughthough1 /ðəʊ $ ðoʊ/ ●●● S1 W1 conjunction 
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Though she was no more than twenty-two, she was already a highly successful businesswoman.
- I guess he'd been drinking, though I wasn't completely sure of that.
Longman Language Activatorwhen a particular fact does not prevent something from happening
· Although I missed my train, I still arrived at work on time.· Although we are a small company, we produce over 10,000 cars a year.even though (=use this when you want to emphasize what you are saying) · She always buys us expensive presents, even though she can't really afford them.
even though something happens or is true, especially something bad: · In spite of everything, I still enjoyed the trip.· He wore a black leather jacket, despite the heat.· The stock price has remained strong, in spite of the problems the company is having.· In spite of the language difficulty, we soon became friends.· Despite my misgivings, I took the job.despite yourself (=despite efforts to behave or feel differently): · At the end of the movie, Liz began to cry despite herself.in spite of the fact that/despite the fact that: · Many poor people give quite a bit of money to charities, despite the fact that they do not have that much themselves.
when it is surprising that two different things are both true · I really need some time alone, although I know I'll miss the kids while I'm gone.· He won several medals, though he was only 15 years old.· You've been here before, though you might not remember because you were pretty little.· Although Milan is an industrial city, it still has enormous charm.even though (=use this when you want to emphasize what you are saying) · We bought tickets to go to France, even though this isn't really the best time of year to go.though old/tired/brief etc · The marriage, though brief, was a happy one.
also whilst British formal use this to introduce a statement that makes your main statement seem surprising or says something different from it: · While I like Carter personally, I don't think what he's doing is right.· Whilst a Rolls Royce is a very nice car, it is extremely expensive to maintain.· While six percent of ordinary homes were damaged in the earthquake, only three percent of mobile homes were damaged.
use this when you are telling someone that although what they have said may be true, something else that seems very different is a fact: · He may be intelligent but he has no common sense.· Bechler may be behind some of the problems, but he is not the only person responsible.
busy use this to join two words or phrases when the second one has the opposite meaning to the first one, or when the second one is surprising after the first one, or when one is negative and one is positive: · I called but there was no one there.· He's short and not really handsome, but women still find him attractive.· They struggled in the first half, but still won 98-82.· She tried to read the message, but couldn't.· Tom's grandfather is over 80, but he still plays golf.· "Gone with the Wind' was a great movie, but it was a little long.· In the US it is normal for the police to carry guns, but not in Britain.
formal use this when saying something that is surprising after what you have just said, or that is very different from it: · It was a terrible accident. Nevertheless, air travel is still the safest form of transport.· December saw a more than average rainfall; however, the possibility of a drought is still strong.· War is never welcome, nonetheless, I believe that we must defend our country.but nevertheless/nonetheless: · The leaves aren't particularly dangerous, but nevertheless they are not something you'd want your child or pet to eat.
use this at the beginning of a sentence when you have just mentioned one side of an argument or situation and you are going to mention the opposite side: · Nuclear power is relatively cheap. On the other hand, you could argue that it's not safe.· The hamburger was tough and overcooked. The fries, on the other hand, were terrific, and well worth the money.but on the other hand: · You want to help your kids as much as you can, but on the other hand, you've got to be careful to help them learn on their own.
also mind you British spoken use this when you have just said one thing and you now want to say something very different about it, for example when you give an advantage and then a disadvantage: · Teaching is an interesting job. Then again, it can be very stressful too.· This trip is going to be very expensive. Still, we don't go away very often.· I'd love to travel around the world. Mind you, I wouldn't want to go on my own.· My parents are happy to lend me the money. All the same, I do feel guilty about it.
formal use this to introduce a fact that seems surprising after what you have just said: · The sun was shining, yet it was quite cold.· Last summer there was a drought, yet some people were still watering their lawns every day.
written use this to say that although something is true of one person, thing, or situation, it is not true of another: · Some house plants thrive if placed near a window with plenty of sunlight while others prefer to be in a more shaded spot.· American cars are generally too large for the Japanese market, whereas Japanese cars are popular in the US.
use this to introduce a fact or opinion that makes what you have just said less strong or definite: · Dan's been very ill, although he's better now.· I don't really like classical music, though I did enjoy that Pavarotti concert.· They're a very nice couple, although I very seldom see them these days.
use this at the end of a sentence to add a fact or opinion that makes what you have just said seem less important , or to add a different fact or opinion: · I think she's Swiss. I'm not sure, though.· George did say one nice thing, though.
use this to say that something is true in spite of the fact that you have just mentioned: · Try to run on a soft surface, such as grass. Even so, you may start having knee problems.but even so: · She had only seen Matthew Godden once before, but even so she recognized him instantly.· The fines for speeding are large, but even so, they are not always a deterrent.
spoken use this for introducing the reason why something is not possible: · I'd like to come and live here, only it's too expensive.· I would have asked them to stay with us, except we don't have enough room.
done in a particular way · She was looking at me in a very strange way.· The wedding ceremony was conducted in quite a formal manner.
formal if you do something in a particular fashion , you do it in a particular way: · There's no reason why we can't behave in a civilized fashion even though we're getting divorced.
: with enthusiasm/care/envy/delight etc enthusiastically, carefully etc: · A sign warned motorists to drive with care.· He has borne his illness with great courage.· They set about tackling the problem with a great deal of enthusiasm.· "My daughter's been selected for the Olympic team," she said, with understandable pride.
in a particular way: like this/that: · You mustn't talk to people like that - it's very rude.· They were all waving their arms around, like this.like somebody (=in the same way as someone): · He stood bolt upright, like a soldier.· He moves and talks just like his father.
done or made in a way that is typical of a place, group of people etc - use this after another noun or adjective: · Although he was educated in India, he went to an English-style boarding school.· They live in a beautiful little country-style house on the edge of town.· He wore his gun at the hip, cowboy-style.
if something is done along particular lines , it is done in a way that is similar to the way you have mentioned: along socialist/military/institutional etc lines: · The school was run along almost military lines.along the same/similar lines: · We must have been thinking along the same lines, because we both said together, "Let's get out of here!"
in a way that seems to show that something has happened, something is true etc, even though this might not always be what has happened, what is true etc: · Dreen looked as if he'd seen a ghost.· She moved her legs slowly, as though in pain.
formal in a particular way - used in literature: · The affair had been conducted with an air of mystery which he disliked.· Lila came out into the yard with an air of happy confidence.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
Pascal went ahead with the experiment even though he knew it was dangerous. The rooms, though small, were pleasant and airy. Strange though it may seem, I like housework.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES When his dad left, he felt as though his world had turned upside-down. My leg feels as if it’s broken. He looked as if he hadn’t washed for a week.
Pascal went ahead with the experiment even though he knew it was dangerous. The rooms, though small, were pleasant and airy. Strange though it may seem, I like housework.· Even though we’re completely different, we’re still friends.
(=pass it easily)· Don’t worry - I’m sure you’ll sail through all your exams.
When his dad left, he felt as though his world had turned upside-down. My leg feels as if it’s broken. (=it seems likely that) It looks as if it might rain later. It looks like they won’t be needing us anymore.
It looks as if it might rain later. It looks like they won’t be needing us anymore. He looked as if he hadn’t washed for a week.PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► as if/as though/like you own the place► for all the world as if/as though/like
1used to introduce a statement that makes the main statement coming after it seem surprising, unlikely, or unexpected SYN although: - Bill looked as though he wanted to say something.
- But by mid-August it looked as though the tests really would take place in the next couple of weeks.
- Either way, it looks as though 103 Dalmatians may now be out of the question.
- Icy cold yes, there was something cold about all of her, as though she always pushed heat away.
- Now it looks as though its indifference may turn to acceptance.
- Smitty jumped as though he had been struck.
- This Condition requires that the Insured acts with the same degree of care as though he was not insured.
- Whlist I was asleep I suddenly felt as though I wanted to see a woman.
- Brian shook his head as if to say "don't trust her."
- It sounds as though she's been really sick.
- Joe always sounds as if he's drunk.
- Mandy felt as if they were all against her.
- You look as if you're having a good time.
- You make it seem as if you're being overworked.
- All of them stared at him intently, as though trying to understand something.
- Blank-faced, she looked as though she had been drained of all sensation.
- Everyone's looking as though it's wonderful but it's a din!
- He worked to dispel his doubts about his friend as though to pass another test, like his ordeal in the park.
- I felt as though I were plunging into something new and quite abnormal.
- It was as though some one had burgled my heart and taken away something that meant a great deal to me.
- It was as though there were only seven loaves and seven fishes.
- She cried then, and went on crying for a week, mourning Fanshawe as though he were dead.
- I still look fat, even though I've been exercising fairly regularly.
- A fact is retrieved by providing the address, even though there is no particular relationship between the fact and the address.
- And all this was enacted even though state biologists had advised against the measures.
- On the contrary, they had refrained from acting earlier even though they knew of the slaughter.
- One day, Cyprian called for new elections for steward, even though the old terms had not expired.
- The bank reported fourth-quarter results that were in line with estimates, even though net income rose only 1 percent.
- They like him even though he rarely has anything to say to them, directly or through the media.
- This loss is not renewed overnight, even though the barricades are now down.
Though she’s almost 40, she still plans to compete. Pascal went ahead with the experiment even though he knew it was dangerous.though old/tired etc The rooms, though small, were pleasant and airy.old though it is/tired though he was etc Strange though it may seem, I like housework.2used like ‘but’ to add a fact or opinion that makes what you have just said seem less definite, less important etc: I thought he’d been drinking, though I wasn’t completely sure. The offenders were dealt with firmly though fairly.3as though a)in a way that makes you think something is true SYN as if: It looks as though everyone else has gone home. b)in a way that might make you think something was true, although you know it is not true SYN as if: She stared at me as though I were a complete stranger.though1 conjunctionthough2 adverb
thoughthough2 ●●● S1 adverb WORD ORIGINthough2
Origin:
1200-1300 Old Norse thoEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- George did say one nice thing, though.
- I think she's Swiss. I'm not sure though.
- First time theme of picture excited me though.
- I knew it was a variety of good news, though.
- I should steer clear of the throw-it-all-in-a-pot philosophy, though.
- She wasn't in the least bit hungry though.
- There is this terrible guilt, though.
Longman Language Activatorbusy
use this to join two words or phrases when the second one has the opposite meaning to the first one, or when the second one is surprising after the first one, or when one is negative and one is positive: · I called but there was no one there.· He's short and not really handsome, but women still find him attractive.· They struggled in the first half, but still won 98-82.· She tried to read the message, but couldn't.· Tom's grandfather is over 80, but he still plays golf.· "Gone with the Wind' was a great movie, but it was a little long.· In the US it is normal for the police to carry guns, but not in Britain.
formal use this when saying something that is surprising after what you have just said, or that is very different from it: · It was a terrible accident. Nevertheless, air travel is still the safest form of transport.· December saw a more than average rainfall; however, the possibility of a drought is still strong.· War is never welcome, nonetheless, I believe that we must defend our country.but nevertheless/nonetheless: · The leaves aren't particularly dangerous, but nevertheless they are not something you'd want your child or pet to eat.
use this at the beginning of a sentence when you have just mentioned one side of an argument or situation and you are going to mention the opposite side: · Nuclear power is relatively cheap. On the other hand, you could argue that it's not safe.· The hamburger was tough and overcooked. The fries, on the other hand, were terrific, and well worth the money.but on the other hand: · You want to help your kids as much as you can, but on the other hand, you've got to be careful to help them learn on their own.
also mind you British spoken use this when you have just said one thing and you now want to say something very different about it, for example when you give an advantage and then a disadvantage: · Teaching is an interesting job. Then again, it can be very stressful too.· This trip is going to be very expensive. Still, we don't go away very often.· I'd love to travel around the world. Mind you, I wouldn't want to go on my own.· My parents are happy to lend me the money. All the same, I do feel guilty about it.
formal use this to introduce a fact that seems surprising after what you have just said: · The sun was shining, yet it was quite cold.· Last summer there was a drought, yet some people were still watering their lawns every day.
written use this to say that although something is true of one person, thing, or situation, it is not true of another: · Some house plants thrive if placed near a window with plenty of sunlight while others prefer to be in a more shaded spot.· American cars are generally too large for the Japanese market, whereas Japanese cars are popular in the US.
use this to introduce a fact or opinion that makes what you have just said less strong or definite: · Dan's been very ill, although he's better now.· I don't really like classical music, though I did enjoy that Pavarotti concert.· They're a very nice couple, although I very seldom see them these days.
use this at the end of a sentence to add a fact or opinion that makes what you have just said seem less important , or to add a different fact or opinion: · I think she's Swiss. I'm not sure, though.· George did say one nice thing, though.
use this to say that something is true in spite of the fact that you have just mentioned: · Try to run on a soft surface, such as grass. Even so, you may start having knee problems.but even so: · She had only seen Matthew Godden once before, but even so she recognized him instantly.· The fines for speeding are large, but even so, they are not always a deterrent.
spoken use this for introducing the reason why something is not possible: · I'd like to come and live here, only it's too expensive.· I would have asked them to stay with us, except we don't have enough room.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES When his dad left, he felt as though his world had turned upside-down. My leg feels as if it’s broken. He looked as if he hadn’t washed for a week.
· Even though we’re completely different, we’re still friends.
(=pass it easily)· Don’t worry - I’m sure you’ll sail through all your exams.
When his dad left, he felt as though his world had turned upside-down. My leg feels as if it’s broken. (=it seems likely that) It looks as if it might rain later. It looks like they won’t be needing us anymore.
It looks as if it might rain later. It looks like they won’t be needing us anymore. He looked as if he hadn’t washed for a week.PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► as if/as though/like you own the place► for all the world as if/as though/like
spoken used after adding a fact, opinion, or question which seems surprising after what you have just said, or which makes what you have just said seem less true: - Brian shook his head as if to say "don't trust her."
- It sounds as though she's been really sick.
- Joe always sounds as if he's drunk.
- Mandy felt as if they were all against her.
- You look as if you're having a good time.
- You make it seem as if you're being overworked.
- All of them stared at him intently, as though trying to understand something.
- Blank-faced, she looked as though she had been drained of all sensation.
- Everyone's looking as though it's wonderful but it's a din!
- He worked to dispel his doubts about his friend as though to pass another test, like his ordeal in the park.
- I felt as though I were plunging into something new and quite abnormal.
- It was as though some one had burgled my heart and taken away something that meant a great deal to me.
- It was as though there were only seven loaves and seven fishes.
- She cried then, and went on crying for a week, mourning Fanshawe as though he were dead.
- I still look fat, even though I've been exercising fairly regularly.
- A fact is retrieved by providing the address, even though there is no particular relationship between the fact and the address.
- And all this was enacted even though state biologists had advised against the measures.
- On the contrary, they had refrained from acting earlier even though they knew of the slaughter.
- One day, Cyprian called for new elections for steward, even though the old terms had not expired.
- The bank reported fourth-quarter results that were in line with estimates, even though net income rose only 1 percent.
- They like him even though he rarely has anything to say to them, directly or through the media.
- This loss is not renewed overnight, even though the barricades are now down.
Two heart attacks in a year. It hasn’t stopped him smoking, though. It sounds like a lot of fun. Isn’t it rather risky though?