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I ðəʊ Good Fact Conjunction Anne Fond Tim

Word3 though
WordType (conjunction)
Phonetic /ðəʊ/ /ðəʊ/
Example
  • anne was fond of tim, though he often annoyed her.
  • though she gave no sign, i was sure she had seen me.
  • his clothes, though old and worn, looked clean and of good quality.
  • strange though it may sound, i was pleased it was over.
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though

(conjunction)/ðəʊ/ /ðəʊ/
  1. despite the fact that
    • SYNONYM although
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/although
    • Anne was fond of Tim, though he often annoyed her.
    • Though she gave no sign, I was sure she had seen me.
    • His clothes, though old and worn, looked clean and of good quality.
    • Strange though it may sound, I was pleased it was over.
  2. used to add a fact or an opinion that makes the previous statement less strong or less important
    • They're very different, though they did seem to get on well when they met.
    • He'll probably say no, though it's worth asking.
  3. in a way that suggests something
    • He behaved as if nothing had happened.
    • It sounds as though you had a good time.
    • It's my birthday. As if you didn't know!
    • ‘Don't say anything.’ ‘As if I would!’ (= surely you do not expect me to)
  4. despite the possibility that; no matter whether
    • I'll get there, even if I have to walk.
  5. despite the fact that; even though
    • He is a great leader, even if he has many enemies.

    Word Origin

    • Old English thēah, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German doch; superseded in Middle English by forms from Old Norse thó, thau.
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