Definition

1. Conjunction:

   • Despite the fact that; although: Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict the main clause.
   • Even if: Used to concede a point, often to make a following statement stronger.

2. Adverb:

   • However; nevertheless: Used to add a contrasting comment or afterthought to a previous statement.

Usage Examples

• Conjunction:

  • Though it was raining, we went for a walk. (Despite the fact it was raining, we went.)
  • I'll try to help, though I'm not sure I can. (I'll try, even if I'm uncertain.)

• Adverb (usually at the end of a clause):

  • The movie was long. It was enjoyable, though. (It was enjoyable, however.)
  • He said he'd be here. He isn't, though. (He isn't here, nevertheless.)

Advanced Usage

• "As though": Used to describe how something seems or appears.

  • She looked at me as though I were a stranger. (She looked at me in a way that suggested I was a stranger.)
  • It feels as though summer will never end. (It gives the sensation that summer is endless.)

• "Even though": A stronger form of 'though' as a conjunction, emphasizing contrast.

  • Even though he was tired, he finished the work. (Despite being very tired, he finished it.)

Variants and Related Words

• Although (conjunction): A more formal synonym for 'though' as a conjunction, typically used at the beginning of a sentence.

  • Although the task was difficult, we succeeded.

• Albeit (conjunction): A formal word meaning "although," often used to introduce a concessive clause.

  • The plan was successful, albeit expensive.

Synonyms

• Conjunction: Although, even though, while, whereas.
• Adverb: However, nevertheless, nonetheless, still.

Related Phrases

• What though...? (archaic/literary): Used to ask "what does it matter if...?"
  • What though the path is dangerous? We must proceed. (What does it matter if the path is dangerous?)

Idioms

• "Though I say so myself": Used to modestly acknowledge that one is praising oneself or one's own work.
  • It's a brilliant solution, though I say so myself.

Adverb

1. (postpositive) however
   • it might be unpleasant, though