Though

Pronunciation: /ðoʊ/

Definitions of though

conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously

Example Sentences

A1 I am tired, though I still want to go for a walk.

A2 She doesn't like coffee, though she drinks it every morning.

B1 I have a lot of work to do, though I'll try to finish it by the end of the day.

B2 He studied hard for the exam, though he didn't do as well as he had hoped.

C1 She is a great leader, though some people may not agree with her methods.

C2 The movie received mixed reviews, though it was praised for its cinematography.

Examples of though in a Sentence

formal Although he had studied hard, he did not perform well in the exam.

informal I know you're tired, but we should go to the party though.

slang I really want to go out tonight, but I'm broke though.

figurative She seemed happy, though her eyes told a different story.

Grammatical Forms of though

• past tense: thoughed
• plural: thoughs
• comparative: thoer
• superlative: thoest
• present tense: though
• future tense: will though
• perfect tense: have thoughed
• continuous tense: is thoughing
• singular: though
• positive degree: though
• infinitive: to though
• gerund: thoughing
• participle: thoughed

Origin and Evolution of though

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'though' originated from the Old English word 'thēah' meaning 'however' or 'although'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'though' has evolved to be used as a conjunction to introduce a contrast or concession in a sentence.