Definitions for Though
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Princeton's WordNet(2.00 / 6 votes)Rate this definition:

1. thoughadverb

   (postpositive) however

   "it might be unpleasant, though"

Wiktionary(1.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. thoughadverb

   Despite that; however.

   I will do it, though.

   Etymology: thagh, from þeah, later superseded in many dialects by though, from * (later þó), both from þauh, from to-. Akin to þah "though", þoh, doch, doh ( doch). More at that.

2. thoughadverb

   Used to intensify statements or questions; indeed.

   "Man, it's hot in here." u2014 "Isn't it, though?"

   Etymology: thagh, from þeah, later superseded in many dialects by though, from * (later þó), both from þauh, from to-. Akin to þah "though", þoh, doch, doh ( doch). More at that.

3. thoughconjunction

   Despite the fact that; although.

   Though it's risky, it's worth taking the chance.

   Etymology: thagh, from þeah, later superseded in many dialects by though, from * (later þó), both from þauh, from to-. Akin to þah "though", þoh, doch, doh ( doch). More at that.

4. thoughconjunction

   If, that, even if.

   We shall be not sorry though the man die tonight.

   Etymology: thagh, from þeah, later superseded in many dialects by though, from * (later þó), both from þauh, from to-. Akin to þah "though", þoh, doch, doh ( doch). More at that.

Webster Dictionary(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Though

   granting, admitting, or supposing that; notwithstanding that; if

2. Thoughadverb

   however; nevertheless; notwithstanding; -- used in familiar language, and in the middle or at the end of a sentence

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(3.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Though

   thō, conj. admitting: allowing: even if notwithstanding. [Lit. 'on that' (condition), A.S. ðeáh, ðéh; cog. with Goth. thau-h, Ice. thó, Ger. doch; from the stem of the.]

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Though' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #319

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Though' in Written Corpus Frequency: #267

3. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Though' in Adverbs Frequency: #102

How to pronounce Though?

1. Alex

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

How to say Though in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Though in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Though in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Though in a Sentence

1. Quentin Crisp:

   Even holligans marry, though they know that marriage is but for a little while. It is alimony that is forever.

2. Scott Thiel:

   We remain constructive on sterling around current levels as we believe it is fairly valued, though given the headline risks around Brexit negotiations, our positioning is through buying call options.

3. Jordan Leopold:

   Can you guys please, please, please ask the [ Blue ] Columbus Blue Jackets if you guys can get him ! i was too nervous to go to that length, even though all my friends wanted me to.

4. Tony Rupp:

   Even though we won, by making that one little ruling saying they'll deal with this later, he's prevented this wedding from going forward, we haven't lost here... but by postponing the decision, we lost. We've won every stage of this thing, and that's what's so frustrating.

5. Luis Gonzali:

   It’s a reaction to the comments Salinas Pliego made over the weekend. It’s a way of saying his bank can’t accept bitcoins even though he wants to ... it’s a way of putting a stop to him.

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