though
/ðəʊ/
Meanings
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subordinating conjunction
used as a subordinating conjunction to introduce a clause that expresses a contrast or alternative to what has been stated or implied in the main clause.
- "I wanted to go to the park, but it was raining, so I stayed at home."
- "She believed in fairies, though I didn't."
- "He wanted to buy a new car, but he couldn't afford it, so he bought a used one instead."
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interjection
used as an interjection to express surprise, disbelief, or acknowledgment.
- "Though I'd warned him, he still went out in the rain."
- "Though I'd tried to persuade her, she refused to believe me."
- "Though I was tired, I couldn't fall asleep."
Pronunciation
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/ðoʊ/
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Synonyms
all the same , anyhow , anyway , even so , in any case , nevertheless , nonetheless , still , yet , although , even though
Rhymes
Words rhyming with thoughthrough , bough , dough , enough , rough , tough
Variants
List of all variants of though that leads to same resultthough , tho , as though , even though , what , what for , what have you , what if , what of , what though , what's more , what's what
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).through, thought, thoughts, thinking, thoughtful
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English tho(h)u, thah, though; cognate with Dutch and German dacht, German dachte, both meaning 'thought'. The conjunction usage is from the verb thoghan, meaning 'to think'. The interjection usage is from the Old English thah meaning 'so, then' and thah ure meaning 'yet, still'.
Trivia
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The word 'though' is used more frequently in written English than in spoken English.
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In Old English, 'though' was written as 'thohu' or 'thoh'.
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The interjection usage of 'though' is less common than the conjunction usage.
Related Concepts
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subordinating conjunction: A word that introduces a subordinate clause and shows the relationship between the clauses in a sentence. Other examples include 'although', 'because', 'since', and 'if'.
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contrast: A comparison of two things that are different in some way. In the context of 'though', it refers to the contrast between the main clause and the subordinate clause.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Though has been used extensively in literature and poetry to express contrast and alternative situations. One famous example is Shakespeare's Hamlet, where Hamlet says, 'To be, or not to be: that is the question: Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing end them?'. In music, the song 'Through the Night' by Rod Stewart is a popular example.
How to Memorize "though"
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visualize
- Visualize a contrasting situation. For example, imagine a sunny day and then imagine a rainy day. This can help you remember the meaning of 'though' as a contrasting conjunction.
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associate
- Associate 'though' with the idea of contrast. For example, you could remember it as 'despite' or 'in spite of'. This can help you remember the meaning of 'though' as a subordinating conjunction.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic to help remember the different meanings of 'though'. For example, you could remember 'though' as a subordinating conjunction as 'despite' and 'though' as an interjection as 'surprise'.
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