Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- conjunction Despite the fact that; although.
- conjunction Conceding or supposing that; even if.
- adverb However; nevertheless.
- adverb Informal Used as an intensive.
from The Century Dictionary.
- Notwithstanding that; in spite of the fact that; albeit; while: followed by a clause, usually indicative, either completely or elliptically expressed, and noting a recognized fact.
- Conceding or allowing that; however true it be that; even were it the case that; even if: followed by a subjunctive clause noting a mere possibility or supposition.
- Hence, without concessive force, in the case that; if: commonly used in the expression as though.
- Nevertheless; however; still; but: followed by a clause restricting or modifying preceding statements.
- Synonyms Although, Though, etc. (See
although .) While, Though. Seewhile . - Notwithstanding this or that; however; for all that.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adverb However; nevertheless; notwithstanding; -- used in familiar language, and in the middle or at the end of a sentence.
- conjunction Granting, admitting, or supposing that; notwithstanding that; if.
- conjunction as if.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adverb conjunctive
Despite that;however . - adverb degree Used to intensify statements or questions;
indeed . - conjunction Despite the fact that;
although . - conjunction archaic
If ,that ,even if .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adverb (postpositive) however
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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I should imagine, though, she might reckon on a better match, said Vronsky, drawing himself up and walking about again, though I dont know him, of course, he added.
Chapter XVII. Part I 1917
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I would fain be assured that I am growing apace and rankly, though my very growth disturb this dull equanimity, though it be with struggle through long, dark, muggy nights or seasons of gloom.
Walking 1914
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I would fain be assured that I am growing apace and rankly, though my very growth disturb this dull equanimity, though it be with struggle through long, dark, muggy nights or seasons of gloom.
Walking [1862] 1909
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Nanako would like some atonement though, seems like Ciel's still not going to give any of it though~
Anime Nano! 2008
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Mrs. Todd Palin though, is the re-incarnation of Tomas de Torquemada ….
McCain Fights for the Right to Remix on YouTube - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com 2008
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What the film has managed to maintain though, is some degree of anticipation for more.
REVIEW: Quantum Of Solace « Giant Killer Squid - Film, Comics, News, Reviews and more 2008
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Don't be fooled by the title though - although it is called "Snot Rap Parts 1 & 2", the tracks are actually an extended version of "Part 1" on side A and an instrumental mix on side B!
Kenny Everett - Snot Rap (12") Featuring Sid Snot & Cupid Stunt X-Y-Z-Cosmonaut 2010
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The club which anyone can join though is the club of which no one wants to be a member.
2007 November : Harriet the Blog : The Poetry Foundation 2007
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The term though, has come to refer to foods that dont much resemble their original state.
At My Table 2008
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I did like the title though, very evocative , and a reminder of the ephemeral nature of nationalistic power and military might- c.f. hearts and minds?
yarb commented on the word though
This is a funny word, whichever way you look at it. One of my favourites in English.
February 19, 2010