though

conjunction
UK: /ðəʊ/
US: /ðoʊ/

  1. Despite the fact that; although. Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously.

    1. Though it was raining, we still went out. [ ] [ ]
    2. Though she was tired, she continued working until the task was finished. [ ] [ ]

  2. In spite of; despite. Used to introduce a qualifying or contrasting element.

    1. He came though he was not invited. [ ] [ ]
    2. Though faced with many difficulties, she persevered and achieved her goals. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to add a thought that is related to a previous statement; however.

    1. It's expensive though. [ ] [ ]
    2. I enjoyed the movie though the ending was a bit predictable. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

although even though but however still yet nevertheless nonetheless
though adverb

  1. Despite what has just been said; however.

    1. I like it, though. [ ] [ ]
    2. It was a difficult test, I passed it though. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "though" in English means: Despite the fact that; although. Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously., In spite of; despite. Used to introduce a qualifying or contrasting element., Used to add a thought that is related to a previous statement; however..

The phonetic transcription of "though" is /ðəʊ/ in British English and /ðoʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "though": although, even though, but, however, still, yet, nevertheless, nonetheless.

Example usage of "though": "Though it was raining, we still went out.". More examples on the page.