though

Meanings

1. 1conjunction

   Despite the fact that; however.

   Grammar: Introduces a clause that contrasts with the main clause: Though it was late, we kept working.

   Patterns

   • though + clause

   Though she was tired, she finished the report.

   He passed the exam, though he didn't study much.

   Though it was raining, we went for a walk.

2. 2adverbinformal

   However; nevertheless (used at the end of a sentence).

   Grammar: Often placed at the end of a sentence in informal speech: It's expensive. I like it, though.

   Patterns

   • clause + though

   I don't usually like coffee. I'll have some, though.

   The movie was long. It was good, though.

Common combinations

even though

Even though he apologized, she was still upset.

as though

He looked as though he had seen a ghost.

though

It's a small car; it's comfortable, though.

Synonyms and how they differ

although

Although is more formal and slightly stronger; though is more common in everyday speech.

however

However is an adverb used to contrast sentences, often with a comma; though can be a conjunction or sentence-final adverb.

Commonly confused: though or through? though or thought?

Practice

Make it your own

Write a sentence using “though”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.

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