Though: Meaning, Pronunciation, and Usage Guide (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：although (though)

though 🔊

/ðoʊ/

conj., adv.

used to introduce a statement that contrasts with what you just said.

Though as conjunction showing contrast in conversation

although 🔊

➕

/ɔːlˈðoʊ/

conj., adv.

Used to introduce a subordinate clause that contrasts with the main clause, showing that something is true despite a difficulty.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English 'þēah' (although), related to Dutch 'toch', German 'doch'.

💡 Mnemonic

Though sounds like 'dough' - flexible, like the word's ability to contrast ideas.

📖 Example

Though English is difficult, I enjoy learning it every day. 🔊 Though English is difficult, I enjoy learning it every day.

🔗 Collocations

even though – despite the fact that

as though – as if

🔄 Synonyms

although (conj.) – used to introduce a contrasting statement

albeit (conj.) – even though, though (formal)

📖 Cultural Story

The conjunction 'though' comes from Old English 'þēah', meaning 'although'. Its adverbial use at sentence end emerged in Middle English, adding a nuance of concession.

Meaning 2：however (though)

though 🔊

/ðoʊ/

conj., adv.

used at the end of a sentence to add a comment that weakens the main point.

however 🔊

➕

/haʊˈɛvər/

conj., adv.

Used at the end of a sentence to indicate a contrast or reservation, softening the previous statement.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

This pizza is really delicious. It's a bit expensive, though. 🔊 This pizza is really delicious. It's a bit expensive, though.

🔗 Collocations

nice though – despite being nice, there is a drawback

good though – despite being good, there is a negative aspect

🔄 Synonyms

however (adv.) – used to introduce a contrasting point

nevertheless (adv.) – in spite of that; yet

still (adv.) – used to qualify a previous statement