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though
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Word definitions for though in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Though \Though\ ([th =o]), conj. [OE. thogh, [thorn]ah, AS. [eth]e['a]h, [eth =ae]h, [eth =e]h; akin to OS. th[=o]h, OFries. thach, D. & G. doch but, yet, OHG. doh but, yet though, Icel. [thorn =o] yet, nevertheless, Sw. dock, Dan. dog, Goth. [thorn ...
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
adv. despite the fact that; "even though she knew the answer, she did not respond" [syn: although , tho' ] (postpositive) however; "it might be unpleasant, though"
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
adv. (lb en conjunctive) despite that; however. conj. 1 Despite the fact that; although. 2 (lb en archaic) if, that, even if.
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
I. conjunction COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES feel as if/as though ▪ When his dad left, he felt as though his world had turned upside-down. feel as if/as though ▪ My leg feels as if it’s broken. it looks as if/as though/like (= it seems likely that ) ▪ ...
Usage examples of though.
Though a bit slender for his taste, she was nevertheless rounded in all the right places and had enough height to accommodate his enormous frame.
He therefore rejoiced in the hope of seeing his own son accommodated with such a faithful attendant, in the person of young Fathom, on whom he resolved to bestow the same education he had planned for the other, though conveyed in such a manner as should be suitable to the sphere in which he was ordained to move.
The spirit of a world-famed violinist played as though behind veils a romance by Rubinstein, to a piano accompaniment that sounded thin and cold, like a spinet.
He knew in his heart, though, that what he was about to do would accomplish far more.
There is a possibility that Thomas Rogers and his son, Joseph, who are usually accredited to the Leyden company, were of the London contingent, and sailed from there, though this is contra-indicated by certain collateral data.
She followed my advice and her own impulse, though the banker remonstrated with her.
No-one recognised me, though I saw Mr Advowson crossing the High-street from his house to the church, and reflected that he was returning to the vestry after his dinner.
Though the level of this outrage tends to mirror party affiliation, it is safe to say that the degree of confusion over what actually happened is not limited to one party.
Even though she was used to the degree of honesty which affinity fostered, Ruben always astounded her with his intimate knowledge of her emotional composition.
Rather large squares, though difficult to affix, seemed more efficient than very small ones.
Even though authorities had arrested, examined, and incarcerated the accused witches, the suffering of the afflicted continued.
CHAPTER NINE In late 1971, even though they were much younger than most of their neighbors, John and Charlotte were well on their way to becoming established in the affluent community.
Even this manner of building, though affording a certain security against slight tremblings, is not safe in the greater shocks.
Hunting, especially the highly cooperative form of hunting in three dimensions which the Affront had evolved, required and encouraged intelligence, and it was generally - though not exclusively - intelligence that took a species into space.
Jiri and Neel told Lukien that Cassandra was still alive, though only barely.