though — despite the fact that; although
Part of speech: CONJUNCTION
Definition: despite the fact that; although
Pronunciation (IPA): /ðoʊ/
Example Sentences
- Though he studied all night, he still failed the exam - maybe he should have studied the right subject!
- She said she didn't like pizza. She ate three slices, though.
- Though my phone battery died, I survived the day - turns out I can live without checking Instagram every 5 minutes!
though
CONJUNCTION[/ðoʊ/]
despite the fact that; although
The player scores a perfect goal though rain soaks the field
Though the waters flow, she decides to go!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Though derives from Old English þēah, a conjunction expressing contrast or concession. This word is common across Germanic languages, sharing roots with related forms that indicate opposition or conditional meaning.
Breakdown
Old English þēah (though, nevertheless) → Modern English though. The word evolved from Proto-Germanic *thau-haz, with no further morphological breakdown as it functions as a monomorphemic conjunction.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Though he studied all night, he still failed the exam - maybe he should have studied the right subject!”
“She said she didn't like pizza. She ate three slices, though.”
“Though my phone battery died, I survived the day - turns out I can live without checking Instagram every 5 minutes!”
“Though the weather was cold, we enjoyed our picnic.”
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