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: in spite of the fact that : while
though they know the war is lost, they continue to fight—
Bruce Bliven †1977
Bruce Bliven †19772
: in spite of the possibility that : even if
though I may fail, I will try
: however, nevertheless
It's hard work. I enjoy it though
Synonyms
Examples of though in a Sentence
Conjunction
Though it was raining, we went hiking.
though it has no well-known actors in it, the movie has become the sleeper hit of the summer
Adverb
Even as late as 1492, all of North America, sub-Saharan Africa, Australia, New Guinea, and the Pacific islands, and most of Central and South America didn't have states and instead operated under simpler forms of societal organization (chiefdoms, tribes, and bands). Today, though, the whole world map is divided into states.
—Jared M. Diamond, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 21, 2008
I'd have thought the guy'd remember me and my car … . He didn't act like it though …
—Dagoberto Gilb, The Magic of Blood, 1993
Jared M. Diamond, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 21, 2008
I'd have thought the guy'd remember me and my car … . He didn't act like it though …
—Dagoberto Gilb, The Magic of Blood, 1993
Recent Examples on the WebPeter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
Doing so isn't only about building confidence or looking more attractive to others though.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Out of the nothingness, though, comes loaves-and-fishes abundance.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2024
The iconic Rimowa design cues are the real draw, though.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
For others, though, learning HTML was just a way to express personal style.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
Garland’s argument that both sides are at fault, though, is disingenuous to the reality of the United States, both in 2020 when Garland wrote the script and even more so now, just months out from potentially the most consequential election in American history.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 12 Apr. 2024
For some tardy filers, though, the task will just be getting started.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
The Heat did get a bit of help Tuesday, though, when the Orlando Magic fell to the Houston Rockets.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
Adverb
Perhaps, though, the clouds are clearing and the sun is, once again, beaming on epic gatherings of the local craft beer tribes.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
Doing so isn't only about building confidence or looking more attractive to others though.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Out of the nothingness, though, comes loaves-and-fishes abundance.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2024
The iconic Rimowa design cues are the real draw, though.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
For others, though, learning HTML was just a way to express personal style.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
Garland’s argument that both sides are at fault, though, is disingenuous to the reality of the United States, both in 2020 when Garland wrote the script and even more so now, just months out from potentially the most consequential election in American history.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 12 Apr. 2024
For some tardy filers, though, the task will just be getting started.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
The Heat did get a bit of help Tuesday, though, when the Orlando Magic fell to the Houston Rockets.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Though.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/though. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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though
1 of 2 conjunction
: in spite of the fact or possibility that
though it was raining, we went hiking
though
2 of 2 adverb
: however entry 2 sense 2, nevertheless
not for long, though
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