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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