pronunciation note: Pronounced (ðoʊ) for meanings [sense 1] and , [sense 2], and (ðoʊ) for meanings [sense 3] to , [sense 6].
1. conjunction
You use though to introduce a statement in a subordinate clause which contrasts with the statement in the main clause. You often use though to introduce a fact which you regard as less important than the fact in the main clause.
The film was exactly how I had pictured it, though I think Gale should have had abigger part.
After this news Ford broke down again, though he blamed the breakdown on his work.
He's very attractive, though certainly not a ladykiller.
The rest of his 'team' are simply assistants, though all very good at what they do.
Synonyms: although, while, even if, despite the fact that More Synonyms of though
2. conjunction
You use though to introduce a subordinate clause which gives some information that is relevant to the main clause and weakens the force of what it is saying.
I look back on it as the bloodiest (though not literally) winter of the war.
The problem was finally, though not conclusively, identified as a severely pinchednerve.
His achievements, though hardly exciting, were widely admired.
3. adverb
You use though to indicate that the information in a clause contrasts with or modifies information given in a previous sentence or sentences.
I like him. Though he makes me angry sometimes.
Many feel, as I do, that his speech went too far. At least it was coherent, though.
Try not to decapitate the roses when pruning. If you do, though, don't worry.
Synonyms: nevertheless, still, however, yet More Synonyms of though
4.
See though I say it myself/though I say so myself
5. as though
6. even though
though in British English
(ðəʊ)
conjunction(subordinating)
1. (sometimes preceded by even)
despite the fact that
though he tries hard, he always fails
poor though she is, her life is happy
2. as though
adverb
3.
nevertheless; however
he can't dance: he sings well, though
Word origin
Old English theah; related to Old Frisian thāch, Old Saxon, Old High German thōh, Old Norse thō
though in American English
(ðoʊ)
conjunction
1.
in spite of the fact that; notwithstanding that; although
though the car was repaired, it rattled
2.
and yet
they will probably win, though no one else thinks so
3.
even if; supposing that
though he may fail, he will have tried
adverb
4.
however; nevertheless
she sings well, though
Word origin
ME thah, thogh < OE theah & ON tho, akin to Ger doch, yet, however, Goth thauh
Examples of 'though' in a sentence
though
Though his case is persuasive, there are moments when focus is lost.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
On the other hand, it certainly sounds as though there is something wrong.
The Sun (2016)
The library job sounds good though doesn't it?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It definitely looks like somebody, though.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This was time well spent, though.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
That is not stopping companies from trying, though.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
I don't think we want to go through it again though.
The Sun (2016)
Sometimes, though, they do and you need to know who did it.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It did not set England back, though.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Finally, though, the penny has dropped.
The Sun (2017)
It was as though he were finally free.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The good news though is that the real racers do know how to handle these awesome vehicles.
The Sun (2011)
We sometimes preach as though it were not.
Christianity Today (2000)
She looked as though she were going to a funeral.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
We returned it all the next day though.
The Sun (2014)
The touchscreen controls work well though sometimes the action does get a little cluttered.
The Sun (2008)
Though it sounds like they could just as easily be the things you want to get away from!
The Sun (2014)
The forum is clearly a force for good though a lack of resources has made its task a difficult one.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It will not be easy though.
The Sun (2012)
No one has heard from him since the court case though we have emailed the prison about getting in touch with him.
The Sun (2012)
He has no plans to tackle such issues in his work again, though.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Neither company has been particularly well rewarded, though.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
This will come back, though it is not obvious when.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Physical proximity would certainly help, though.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It was warmer inside, though there was hardly a flicker of chilli in the food.
Hyland, Paul Indian Balm - Travels in the Southern Subcontinent (1994)
It finally feels as though the end is in sight, but what happens next?
The Sun (2015)
People do seem to like it, though.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He wears the years well, though strangely.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
She's back home now though and she keeps saying how proud she was.
The Sun (2009)
It has had all sorts of technical difficulties, though it says it is committed to safe exploration.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It is important for your daughter to be honest with her about personal history though and not try to write your son out of the script.
The Sun (2012)
I still feel guilty though, despite not doing anything wrong.
The Sun (2015)
EVEN though we've been together for two years my boyfriend still wants to meet other women.
The Sun (2012)
In other languages
though
British English: though /ðəʊ/ ADVERB
You use though when talking about an idea that is not what you would expect.
I like him. He sometimes makes me angry, though.
American English: though
Arabic: رَغْمَ ذَلِكَ
Brazilian Portuguese: no entanto
Chinese: 尽管
Croatian: iako
Czech: však
Danish: dog
Dutch: desondanks
European Spanish: sin embargo
Finnish: kuitenkin
French: toutefois
German: doch
Greek: ωστόσο
Italian: tuttavia
Japanese: でも
Korean: 그렇지만
Norwegian: dog
Polish: jednak
European Portuguese: no entanto
Romanian: totuși
Russian: однако
Latin American Spanish: sin embargo
Swedish: ändå
Thai: อย่างไรก็ตาม
Turkish: gerçi
Ukrainian: хоча
Vietnamese: mặc dù
British English: though /ðəʊ/ CONJUNCTION
even although You use though to add information that changes what you have already said.
They went to the same school, though they never met there.
American English: though
Arabic: وَلَوْ أَنَّ
Brazilian Portuguese: embora
Chinese: 虽然
Croatian: no
Czech: i když
Danish: selv om
Dutch: hoewel
European Spanish: aunque
Finnish: vaikka
French: même si
German: obwohl
Greek: αν και
Italian: sebbene
Japanese: ･･･にもかかわらず
Korean: ...임에도 불구하고
Norwegian: selv om
Polish: chociaż
European Portuguese: embora
Romanian: cu toate acestea
Russian: хотя
Latin American Spanish: aunque
Swedish: fastän
Thai: ถึงแม้ว่า
Turkish: her ne kadar
Ukrainian: проте
Vietnamese: mặc dù
British English: though /ðəʊ/ CONJUNCTION
in contrast You use though to start talking about an idea that is not what you would expect.
He plays in adult tennis games even though he is only 15.
American English: though
Arabic: مَعَ أَنَّ
Brazilian Portuguese: apesar
Chinese: 虽然
Croatian: iako
Czech: ačkoli
Danish: selv om
Dutch: hoewel
European Spanish: aunque
Finnish: vaikka
French: bien que
German: obwohl
Greek: όμως
Italian: sebbene
Japanese: ･･･だけれども
Korean: 비록~이긴 하지만
Norwegian: om
Polish: chociaż
European Portuguese: embora
Romanian: chiar dacă
Russian: хотя
Latin American Spanish: aunque
Swedish: trots att
Thai: แม้ว่า
Turkish: rağmen
Ukrainian: хоча
Vietnamese: mặc dù
All related terms of 'though'
as though
You use as if and as though when you are giving a possible explanation for something or saying that something appears to be the case when it is not.
even though
You use even if or even though to indicate that a particular fact does not make the rest of your statement untrue .
what though
what difference does it make that
as if
as it would be if
even if
supposing that; though
make as if
to behave as if
though I say it myself/though I say so myself
You can say though I say so myself or even though I say it myself when you are praising yourself or something you have done , but do not want to sound too proud .
Chinese translation of 'though'
though
(ðəu)
conj
(= although) 虽(雖)然 (suīrán)
⇒ Though he hadn't stopped working all day, he wasn't tired.虽然一整天都在工作，他却不累。 (Suīrán yī zhěng tiān dōu zài gōngzuò, tā què bù lèi.)
adv
但是 (dànshì)
⇒ It's not easy, though.但是不容易啊。 (Dànshì bù róngyì a.)
even though尽(儘)管 (jǐnguǎn)
though 和 although 都用在从句中，引出某个意外的情况或跟另一事实形成对照的情况。though 不用于非常正式的英语中。 Though he was noisy and sometimes arrogant, I quite liked him ... It was certainly not paper, though it looked very much like it ... Although she said she was hungry, she refused food and drink ... The street is much the same, although there are some rather smart new shops.even though 可用于强调令人吃惊的事实。 She wore a fur coat, even though it was a very hot day.as though 通过对比或解释的方式来描述某个情形。 He looked at me as though I was a total stranger ... The furniture looked as though it had come out of somebody's attic.though 也可以表示 'however' 的含义。但这种用法非常不正式。 At weekends, though, the atmosphere changes ... He was dressed neatly, though.
(conjunction)
Definition
despite the fact that
She's very good at running, though she certainly isn't a world champion.
Synonyms
although
while
even if
despite the fact that
allowing
granted
even though
albeit
notwithstanding
even supposing
tho'
(adverb)
Definition
nevertheless or however
I like him. He makes me angry sometimes, though.
Synonyms
nevertheless
Their exchanges were sparky, but the trio nevertheless agreed on a range of issues.
still
I still dream of home.
however
Some of the food crops failed. However, the cotton did quite well.
yet
This weekend yet more uniformed soldiers were posted at official buildings.
nonetheless
all the same
She didn't understand the joke but laughed all the same.
for all that
notwithstanding
Additional synonyms
in the sense of all the same
Definition
nevertheless
She didn't understand the joke but laughed all the same.
Synonyms
nevertheless,
still,
regardless,
nonetheless,
after all,
in any case,
for all that,
notwithstanding,
in any event,
anyhow,
just the same,
be that as it may
in the sense of however
Definition
still
Some of the food crops failed. However, the cotton did quite well.
Synonyms
but,
nevertheless,
still,
though,
yet,
even though,
on the other hand,
nonetheless,
notwithstanding,
anyhow,
be that as it may
in the sense of still
Definition
up to this or that time
I still dream of home.
Synonyms
yet,
even now,
up until now,
up to this time
Synonyms of 'though'
though
Explore 'though' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of yet
Definition
still
This weekend yet more uniformed soldiers were posted at official buildings.