As+though

  • 21though — /ðoʊ / (say dhoh) conjunction 1. (introducing a subordinate clause, which is often marked by ellipsis) notwithstanding that; in spite of the fact that: though she was widowed, she was happy; he was active though disabled. 2. even if; granting… …

  • 22though, although —    The two are interchangeable except at the end of a sentence, where only though is correct ( He looked tired, though ), and with the expressions as though and even though, where idiom precludes although …

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  • 23though, although —    The two are interchangeable except at the end of a sentence, where only though is correct ( He looked tired, though ), and with the expressions as though and even though, where idiom precludes although …

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  • 24though — [[t]ðoʊ[/t]] conj. 1) fun notwithstanding that; although: Though we tried hard, we lost the game[/ex] 2) fun even if; granting that (often prec. by even) 3) for all that; however • as though Etymology: 1150–1200; ME thoh < ON thō; r. OE thēah …

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  • 25though — I. conjunction Etymology: Middle English, adverb & conjunction, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse thō nevertheless; akin to Old English thēah nevertheless, Old High German doh Date: before 12th century 1. in spite of the fact that ; while …

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  • 26though —  , although  The two are interchangeable except as an adverb placed after the verb, where only though is correct, and with the expressions as though and even though, where idiom precludes although …

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  • 27though — 1. conjunction though she smiled bravely, she looked pale and tired Syn: although, even though/if, in spite of the fact that, despite the fact that, notwithstanding (the fact) that, for all that 2. adverb it seems impossible, but you can try,… …

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  • 28though — 1. conjunction though she smiled bravely, she looked tired Syn: although, even though, even if, despite the fact that, notwithstanding (the fact) that, for all that 2. adverb You can t always do that. You can try, though Syn: nevertheless,… …

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  • 29though — conjunction 1》 despite the fact that; although. 2》 however; but. adverb however: he was able to write, though. Origin OE thēah, of Gmc origin; superseded in ME by forms from ON thó, thau. Usage On the differences between though and although, see… …

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  • 30though — al·though; though; …

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