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T0173200 (thō)conj.1. Despite the fact that; although: He still argues, though he knows he's wrong. Even though it was raining, she walked to work.2. Conceding or supposing that; even if: Though they may not succeed, they will still try. See Usage Note at although.adv.1. However; nevertheless: Snow is not predicted; we can expect some rain, though.2. Informal Used as an intensive: Wouldn't that beat all, though?

[Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; see to- in Indo-European roots.]

though

(ðəʊ) conj (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 as if: he looked as though he'd seen a ghost. advnevertheless; however: he can't dance: he sings well, though. [Old English theah; related to Old Frisian thāch, Old Saxon, Old High German thōh, Old Norse thō]

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conj. 1. notwithstanding that; although: Though we tried hard, we lost the game. 2. even if; granting that (often prec. by even). adv. 3. for all that; however. Idioms: as though, as if: It seemed as though the place was deserted. [1150–1200; Middle English thoh < Old Norse thō; replacing Old English thēah, c. Old High German tho(h), Gothic thau(h)] usage: Some usage guides object to the use of though in place of although as a conjunction. However, the latter (earlier all though) was orig. an emphatic form of the former, and there is nothing in contemporary English usage to justify such a distinction. Both are fully standard.

although, though - Although and though are interchangeable as conjunctions, but to start a clause, use although.See also related terms for interchangeable.

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of barons—Bk. of St. Albans, 1486.

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though1. used as conjunctions

You use although or though to introduce a subordinate clause in which you mention something that contrasts with what you are saying in the main clause. Though is not used in very formal English.

I can't play the piano, although I took lessons for years.It wasn't my decision, though I think I agree with it.

You can put even in front of though for emphasis.

She wore a coat, even though it was a very hot day.

Don't put 'even' in front of although.

Be Careful!
When a sentence begins with although or though, don't use 'but' or 'yet' to introduce the main clause. Don't say, for example, 'Although he was late, yet he stopped to buy a sandwich'. You say 'Although he was late, he stopped to buy a sandwich'.

Although he was English, he spoke fluent French.Though he hadn't stopped working all day, he wasn't tired.

Be Careful!
Don't use although or though in front of a noun phrase. Don't say, for example, 'Although his hard work, he failed his exam'. You say 'In spite of his hard work, he failed his exam' or 'Despite his hard work, he failed his exam'.

In spite of poor health, my father was always cheerful.Despite her confidence, Cindy was uncertain what to do next.2. 'though' used as an adverb

Though is sometimes an adverb. You use it when you are making a statement that contrasts with what you have just said. You usually put though after the first phrase in the sentence.

Fortunately though, this is a story with a happy ending.For Ryan, though, it was a busy year.

In conversation, you can also put though at the end of a sentence.

I can't stay. I'll have a coffee though.

Although is never an adverb.

Thesaurus

Adv.

though - (postpositive) however; "it might be unpleasant, though"

though

conjunction1. although, while, even if, despite the fact that, allowing, granted, even though, albeit, notwithstanding, even supposing, tho' (U.S. or poetic) He's very attractive, though he certainly isn't a ladykiller.adverb1. nevertheless, still, however, yet, nonetheless, all the same, for all that, notwithstanding I like him. He makes me angry sometimes, though.

Translations

虽然即使尽管纵然

though

(ðəu) conjunction (rare abbreviation tho') despite the fact that; although. He went out, (even) though it was raining. 尽管，即使，纵然 adverb however. I wish I hadn't done it, though.虽然as though as if. You sound as though you've caught a cold.好象

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as though

Similar to, likened to, or fashioned after something like it were the truth. So many bad things happened all at once, it's as though life itself were against me. He acts as though he's some famous author, though really he's only ever published a single short story.See also: though

make as though

To behave as if; to pretend or make it appear that. Mark's boyfriend always makes as though he cares deeply about other people's problems, but he's never willing to actually help. Samantha's been making as though she's writing the next great American novel, but it's just some trashy thriller.See also: make, though

as if

1. Like. I have such a terrible headache—I feel as if my head is going to explode. I did tell her that I wouldn't be home for dinner tonight. It's as if she doesn't listen to me at all!2. An interjection indicating complete dismissal of what has been said or suggested, implying that it is not the case or would never happen. A: "Tim thinks he's going to go to the prom with you." B: "As if! I'd rather go by myself."See also: if

make as if

To behave as if; to pretend or make it appear that. Mark always makes as if he cares deeply about other people's problems, but he's never willing to actually help. Samantha's been making as if she's writing the next great American novel, but it's just some trashy thriller.See also: if, make

even though

In spite of (something). Even though it rained, we still had a great time at the parade.See also: even, though

for all the world as if (someone or something)

Exactly; in every way. Wow, you look for all the world as if you did something wrong—why the guilty face?See also: all, if, world

for all the world as though (someone or something)

Exactly; in every way. Wow, you look for all the world as though you did something wrong—why the guilty face?See also: all, though, world

it isn't as though

It isn't true or correct that; it is not the case that. Usually used to point out a misinterpretation or misperception. I'm just holding onto the funds until the company's new account is set up—it isn't as though I'm going to keep them for myself! It's not as though she couldn't handle the work herself. She's just being lazy!See also: though

look as though (one) has seen a ghost

To look terrified, shocked, or pale from fright. What's wrong, Daniel? You look as though you've seen a ghost! The test was so nerve-racking that I came away looking as though I had seen a ghost.See also: ghost, look, seen, though

reverberate through (something or some place)

Of a sound, to fill and resound through something or some place in a series of loud echoes. The singer's booming voice reverberated through the dance hall. The sound of gunshots has been reverberating through the war-torn city for weeks.See also: reverberate, through

reverberate throughout (something or some place)

Of a sound, to fill and resound throughout something or some place in a series of loud echoes. The singer's booming voice reverberated throughout the dance hall. The sound of gunshots has been reverberating throughout the war-torn city for weeks.See also: reverberate, throughout

as if

Also, as though. As it would be, as in He decided to accept, as if it really mattered, or John scowled as though he were really angry. The first idiom dates from the late 1500s, the variant from the late 1700s. Also see make as if. See also: if

make as if

Also, make as though; make like. Behave as if, pretend that. For example, Jean made as if she really liked the soup, or Dad made as though he had not heard them, or She makes like she's a really important person. The first two usages date from the early 1500s; the third, a colloquialism, dates from the late 1800s. See also: if, make

do something like it's going out of style

do something as though it's going out of style

If you do something like it's going out of style or as though it's going out of style, you do it a lot and with great energy. My grandkids eat this dish like it's going out of style. These footballers have been spending money as though it was going out of style.See also: going, like, of, out, something, style

as ˈif

(spoken) used to express anger at or disapproval of a suggestion, an explanation, etc., or to deny a possibility: As if I really cared! ♢ ‘Don’t tell Tom I said that, will you?’ ‘Oh, as if (I would)!’See also: if

as if/as though

in a way that suggests something: He behaved as if nothing had happened. ♢ It sounds as though you had a good time.See also: if, though

it isn’t as if/as though

it’s not as if/as though

used to show that a particular explanation for something is not the correct one: It isn’t as if he didn’t recognize me! He just walked straight past me as I stood there.See also: if, though

even if/though

in spite of the fact or belief that; no matter whether: I’ll get there, even if I have to walk. ♢ I like her, even though she can be annoying at times.See also: even, if, though

ˈmuch as/though

although: Much as I’d like to stay, I really must leave now. ♢ He agreed, much though he disliked the idea of selling the business.See also: much, though

for all the ˈworld as if/though...

for all the ˈworld like somebody/something

(written) exactly as if...; exactly like somebody/something: She stood up and shouted at him, then sat down and went on with her work for all the world as if nothing had happened.See also: all, if, world

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