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though meaning

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    Definition of though in English Dictionary

  • Adverb
    1. (conjunctive) Despite that; however.
      1. I will do it, though. ‎
    2. (degree) Used to intensify statements or questions; indeed.
      1. "Man, it's hot in here." — "Isn't it, though?" ‎
  • Conjunction
    1. Despite the fact that; although.
      1. Though it’s risky, it’s worth taking the chance. ‎
    2. (archaic) If, that, even if.
      1. We shall be not sorry though the man die tonight. ‎
  • More Examples
    1. Used in the Middle of Sentence
      • The grass and weeds come up to my waist and the plum trees are already fruiting up, though most of the fruit'll go to the wasps and the worms, Vinny says, 'cause he can't be arsed to pick it.
      • And even though I have gone on to find other interests, I remain at heart a "trufan."
      • So then to conclude, though man bee Gods hand, and inſtrument, to inaugure, inthronize, and inueſt, yet is it God alone, that doth originally ordaine, inſtitute, and appoint.
    2. Used in the Beginning of Sentence
      • Though the bird is still young, in a day or two it will spread its wing and take flight for the first time.
      • Though originally considered genuine, the diaries are now generally considered a work of fiction.
      • Though our clayey feet still press the earth the levitant soul may saunter among the stars.
  • Part-of-Speech Hierarchy
    1. Adverbs
      • Conjunctive adverbs
        • Degree adverbs
          • Uncomparable adverbs
          • Conjunctions
          Related Links:
          1. en thought
          2. en thoughts
          3. en thoughtful
          4. en thoughtfully
          5. en thoughtless
          Source: Wiktionary

          Meaning of though for the defined word.

          Grammatically, this word "though" is an adverb, more specifically, a conjunctive adverb, a degree adverb and an uncomparable adverb. It's also a conjunction.
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