conjunction / adverb
though
THOH/ðəʊ/
Despite a fact or what might be expected.
The painter keeps working though his injured arm is in a cast.
Etymology
Old English þeah already expressed concession: allowing one statement while setting another against it. Modern though likewise admits a fact without letting it overturn the main claim.
In context
door at this moment a laugh and a cry of they are at it again was in fact audible at the door so I shall always call you Amalia Ludwigovna, though I fail to understand why you dislike that name.
More examples
- I enjoy the walk, though the hill is steep.
- The tickets are expensive; I still want to go, though.
- Even though we leave early, we usually hit traffic.
Forms
though
Similar words
- although
- Introduces a contrasting clause but cannot stand alone sentence-finally.
- however
- Marks contrast between statements rather than introducing a dependent clause.
- nevertheless
- More formally emphasizes that something remains true despite an obstacle.