Meaning & use

though

conjunction·Everyday

Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or qualifies what has just been said.

See it in a sentence

Though it was raining, they decided to go ahead with the picnic.

The hotel was small, though the staff couldn't have been more welcoming.

A note on using this word

Though can also be used informally at the end of a sentence to mean "however," as in "I liked it, though."

Words with a similar meaning

althougheven thoughdespite

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