First Known Use: before 12th century
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1though
conjunction \ˈthō\
Definition of THOUGH
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>
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Origin of THOUGH
Middle English, adverb & conjunction, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse thō nevertheless; akin to Old English thēah nevertheless, Old High German doh
Related to THOUGH
Rhymes with THOUGH
beau, blow, bow, bro, Chou, crow, do, doe, dough, floe, flow, foe, fro, froe, glow, go, grow, ho, hoe, jo, Jo, joe, know, lo, low, mho, mot, mow, no, No, O, oh, owe, Poe, pow, pro, rho, roe, row, Rowe, schmo, sew, show, sloe, slow, snow, so, sow, stow, Stowe, strow, throe, throw, toe, tow, trow, whoa, woe, yo
2though
adverb \ˈthō\
—used when you are saying something that is different from or contrasts with a previous statement
Full Definition of THOUGH
: however, nevertheless <It's hard work. I enjoy it though>
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Examples of THOUGH
- 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
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Origin of THOUGH
(see 1though)
First Known Use: 13th century
Related to THOUGH
- Synonyms
- even so, howbeit, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, still and all, however, withal, yet
THOUGH Defined for Kids
1though
conjunction \ˈthō\
Definition of THOUGH for Kids
: although 1 <Though it was raining, we went out.>
2though
adverb
Definition of THOUGH for Kids
: however 3, nevertheless <He's been quiet. Not for long, though.>
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