though — despite the fact that; although
Part of speech: CONJUNCTION
Definition: despite the fact that; although
Pronunciation (IPA): /ðoʊ/
Korean meaning: ~임에도 불구하고, 비록 ~이지만
Korean pronunciation: 도 (강세: 도)
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
💡 Concept
The player scores a perfect goal though rain soaks the field
🎵 Rhyme
Though the waters flow, she decides to go!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ðoʊ/
🇬🇧 UK/ðəʊ/
🌳Etymology
Rootthough
Origin
고대 영어 'þēah'에서 유래된 단어로, 게르만어족 언어들에서 공통적으로 발견되는 '대조'를 나타내는 접속사입니다.
🎵Rhyme
goshowknowflow
go
show
know
flow
🔗Collocations
even though
as though
though not
strange though it may seem
fun though
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
althoughdespitehoweverneverthelessnonetheless
Antonyms
becausesincetherefore
Related
butyetwhilewhereaseven if
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