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adverb

ˈt͟hō How to pronounce though (audio)
Definition of thoughnext
as in however
in spite of that I know we didn't win—I was happy with how we played, though

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conjunction

ˈt͟hō How to pronounce though (audio)
as in although
in spite of the fact that though it has no well-known actors in it, the movie has become the sleeper hit of the summer

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Recent Examples of though
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Some details were still up in the air, though, after Wednesday’s meeting, including where to have a parade and which roads to close. — Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026 On average, though, most people burn between 4 and 7 calories per minute hula hooping. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 So far, though, all of this rests on a three-minute observation window—a snapshot rather than a survey—and simulations that were also somewhat limited. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026 Meta, though, is keen to assuage concerns of the regulators, especially those around Modi's post. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for though
Recent Examples of Synonyms for though
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  2. but
  3. nevertheless
  4. nonetheless
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  • What can’t be forgotten, however, is that China won’t be standing still.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Over time, however, retailers may begin evaluating whether certain promotions, bundles or low-ticket offers create an outsized number of cash adjustments.
    — Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of however
Conjunction
  • But with a full and volatile season behind them, the two have grown closer, prompting check-ins from Bradford last month, seeking tidbits from his coach who watched OTA practices on a tablet from his Kentucky retreat.
    — Chad Graff, Twin Cities, 15 June 2017
  • The tech firm didn’t pull that video down, but reached out to police.
    — Queenie Wong, The Mercury News, 3 May 2017
Definition of but
Adverb
  • Iranian officials have nevertheless stressed that any agreement would not necessarily mean the waterway would immediately reopen.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • But Autumn Mowery has nevertheless found this a perfect place to remind herself and others that real connections, while never perfect, do in fact matter.
    — Lee Cowan, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of nevertheless
Adverb
  • One of the few is Andie MacDowell, who’s maintained curly hair throughout her entire career, nonetheless.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Carr has contended that the FCC nonetheless has statutory authority to scrap the rule — a position that is likely to face legal pushback.
    — Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026
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