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THOUGH
though
(adverb) (postpositive) however; “it might be unpleasant, though”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
though (not comparable)
(conjunctive) Despite that; however.
(degree) Used to intensify statements or questions; indeed.
Synonyms
• (despite that): all the same, anyhow, anyway, even so, in any case, nevertheless, nonetheless, still, yet; see also nevertheless
Conjunction
though
Despite the fact that; although.
(archaic) If, that, even if.
Usage notes
• (if): This sense is now archaic, except in the fixed expression as though.
Synonyms
• (although): although, even though; see also even though
Source: Wiktionary
Though (tho), conj. Etym: [OE. thogh, þah, AS. edheáh, edhæh, edheh; akin to OS. thoh, OFries. thach, D. & G. doch but, yet, OHG. doh but, yet though, Icel. þo yet, nevertheless, Sw. dock, Dan. dog, Goth. þáuh, þáu, than, or, yet; of uncertain origin. *184.]
Definition: Granting, admitting, or supposing that; notwithstanding that; if. Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him. Job xiii. 15. Not that I so affirm, though so it seem. Milton.
Note: It is compounded with all in although. See Although. As though, as if. In the vine were three branches; and it was as though it budded. Gen. xl. 10.
Though, adv.
Definition: However; nevertheless; notwithstanding; -- used in familiar language, and in the middle or at the end of a sentence. I would not be as sick though for his place. Shak. A good cause would do well, though. Dryden.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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