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单词 though
释义

though

1 of 2

conjunction

ˈt͟hō How to pronounce though (audio)
1
: in spite of the fact that : while
though they know the war is lost, they continue to fight Bruce Bliven †1977
2
: in spite of the possibility that : even if
though I may fail, I will try

though

2 of 2

adverb

ˈt͟hō How to pronounce though (audio)
: however, nevertheless
It's hard work. I enjoy it though

Synonyms

Conjunction

  • albeit
  • although
  • altho
  • as
  • howbeit
  • much as
  • notwithstanding
  • when
  • whereas
  • while
  • whilst [chiefly British]

Adverb

  • even so
  • howbeit
  • however
  • nevertheless
  • nonetheless
  • notwithstanding
  • still
  • still and all
  • withal
  • yet
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Example Sentences

Conjunction Though it was raining, we went hiking. though it has no well-known actors in it, the movie has become the sleeper hit of the summer Adverb Even as late as 1492, all of North America, sub-Saharan Africa, Australia, New Guinea, and the Pacific islands, and most of Central and South America didn't have states and instead operated under simpler forms of societal organization (chiefdoms, tribes, and bands). Today, though, the whole world map is divided into states. Jared M. Diamond, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 21, 2008 I'd have thought the guy'd remember me and my car …  . He didn't act like it though Dagoberto Gilb, The Magic of Blood, 1993
Recent Examples on the Web
Adverb
Keep in mind that this rug is quite thin though, and testers were able to feel rocks underfoot. Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022 Renaming the school, though, was an unwelcome taste of change for some residents of Mathews who have looked with horror at statues coming down in other parts of the state. Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2022 At the moment, though, there are at least some cold pockets of air that suggest the recent optimism coming from the Democratic side may not be just figments of liberal imaginations. Philip Elliott, Time, 19 Sep. 2022 What happened next, though, was even more difficult to figure. Parker Gabriel, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2022 Saturday’s loss to Penn State, though, was an eye-opener as Auburn flunked its first real test of the season and was dominated at the line of scrimmage. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 19 Sep. 2022 This isn’t just about buying, though -- stop and smell the roses. Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2022 There is a big problem on the horizon, though: sourcing the raw materials needed to power those vehicles. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2022 Just as disorienting, though, was the sense that more and more patients no longer cared what happened to her or anyone else. Elizabeth Svoboda, Scientific American, 19 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Conjunction and Adverb

Middle English, adverb & conjunction, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse thō nevertheless; akin to Old English thēah nevertheless, Old High German doh

First Known Use

Conjunction

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

though 1 of 2

conjunction

ˈt͟hō How to pronounce though (audio)
: although sense 1
Though it was raining, we went out.

though

2 of 2

adverb

: however sense 3, nevertheless
He's been quiet. Not for long, though.

though 1 of 2

adverb

as in however
in spite of that I know we didn't win—I was happy with how we played, though

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • however
  • nevertheless
  • nonetheless
  • yet
  • still
  • notwithstanding
  • all the same
  • howbeit
  • even so
  • regardless
  • withal
  • just the same
  • at the same time
  • anyhow
  • after all
  • still and all
  • per contra

though

2 of 2

conjunction

as in although
in spite of the fact that though it has no well-known actors in it, the movie has become the sleeper hit of the summer

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • although
  • but
  • while
  • as
  • if
  • albeit
  • when
  • whereas
  • whilst
  • notwithstanding
  • altho
  • howbeit
  • much as
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