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- I(New American Roget's College Thesaurus)conj. although, even if, nevertheless, yet. See compensation.II(Roget's IV) conj.
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though — [ ðou ] function word *** Though can be used in the following ways: as a conjunction (connecting two clauses or phrases): Though she was very tired, she could not sleep. as a way of showing how a sentence is related to what has already been said… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Though — ([th][=o]), conj. [OE. thogh, [thorn]ah, AS. [eth]e[ a]h, [eth][=ae]h, [eth][=e]h; akin to OS. th[=o]h, OFries. thach, D. & G. doch but, yet, OHG. doh but, yet though, Icel. [thorn][=o] yet, nevertheless, Sw. dock, Dan. dog, Goth. [thorn][ a]uh,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Though — Though, adv. However; nevertheless; notwithstanding; used in familiar language, and in the middle or at the end of a sentence. [1913 Webster] I would not be as sick though for his place. Shak. [1913 Webster] A good cause would do well, though.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
though — index regardless Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
though — though1 W1S1 [ðəu US ðou] conj 1.) used to introduce a statement that makes the main statement coming after it seem surprising, unlikely, or unexpected = ↑although ▪ Though she s almost 40, she still plans to compete. ▪ Pascal went ahead with the … Dictionary of contemporary English
though — /dhoh/, conj. 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 prec. by… … Universalium
though — 1. adverb /ðəʊ,ðoʊ/ a) Despite that; however. I will do it, though. b) Used to intensify statements or questions; indeed. Man, its hot in here. Isnt it, though? Syn: all the same … Wiktionary
though — I. conjunction Etymology: Middle English, adverb & conjunction, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse thō nevertheless; akin to Old English thēah nevertheless, Old High German doh Date: before 12th century 1. in spite of the fact that ; while … New Collegiate Dictionary
though — , although The two are interchangeable except as an adverb placed after the verb, where only though is correct, and with the expressions as though and even though, where idiom precludes although … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors
though — See: AS IF or AS THOUGH … Dictionary of American idioms
though — See: AS IF or AS THOUGH … Dictionary of American idioms
