though

American  

[thoh] / ðoʊ /

conjunction

1. (used in introducing a subordinate clause, which is often marked by ellipsis) notwithstanding that; in spite of the fact that; although.

   Though he tried very hard, he failed the course.

2. even if; granting that (often preceded byeven ).

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adverb

1. for all that; however.

idioms

1. as though, as if.

   It seems as though the place is deserted.

though British  

/ ðəʊ /

conjunction

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 if

   he looked as though he'd seen a ghost

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adverb

1. nevertheless; however

   he can't dance: he sings well, though

though More Idioms  

1. see as if (though).

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Commonly Confused

Among some conservatives there is a traditional objection to the use of though in place of although as a conjunction. However, the latter (earlier all though ) was originally an emphatic form of the former, and there is nothing in contemporary English usage to justify such a distinction.

Etymology

Origin of though

First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English thoh, from Old Norse thō; replacing Old English thēah; cognate with German doch, Gothic thauh

Example Sentences

They had "detected and reported the missile attack", though they were not the ones that shot it down, she said.

From Barron's

Cruise stocks have had the sharpest fall since the U.S. strikes began, though.

From Barron's

Wall Street welcomed the news of Prasad’s departure, though some analysts cautioned against too much excitement without knowing who his replacement will be.

From MarketWatch

These benefits can be as much as 100% of what the person of record received at the time of death, though the exact amount depends on when the claimant files the application.

From MarketWatch

Over the past several years, though, I’ve been relearning a quieter question: not how to look healthy, but how to feel healthy.

From Salon

Related Words

• although
• even if
• even though
• yet