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4 meanings of though

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  1. 1
    despite (linking)conjunction
    Used to say something is true even if another thing is also true.

    Think of it like a 'but' that comes first.

    Though it was cold, we went swimming.

    The car, though old, still runs well.

    UsageWhen you start with though, don't put but before the main part: Though it was cold, we swam.

    Similaralthough, while, whilst

  2. 2
    however (at end)adverb
    Used at the end of a sentence to mean 'however'.

    I will do it this once, though.

    It was a good film. Too long, though.

    UsageUsually put a comma before it: It was nice, though.

    Similarhowever, nevertheless, nonetheless, still

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  3. 3
    indeedadverb
    Used to make a statement or question stronger, as in 'isn't it, though?'.

    "It's hot in here," she said, and he answered, "Isn't it, though?"

    "This pizza is so good." "Isn't it, though?"

    UsageUse it in spoken replies: "Isn't it, though?"

    Similarindeed

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Less common meaning

  1. 4
    even ifconjunctionarchaic
    An old use meaning 'even if' or 'if'.

    We shall not be sorry though the man die tonight. (old use)

    And hee said vnto him, If they heare not Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be perswaded, though one rose from the dead.
    1611, The Holy Bible, King James VersionHere, though means even if, if one did rise from the dead.
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Origin

This word comes from an old Norse word and an old English word (þēah), both meaning "though." They go back to an even older Germanic word.

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