though

though [ ðou ] function word ***

Though can be used in the following ways:

as a conjunction (connecting two clauses or phrases):

Though she was very tired, she could not sleep.

as a way of showing how a sentence is related to what has already been said (usually at the end of a sentence):

Economics is a difficult subject. It's interesting, though.

1. ) used for introducing a statement that makes your main statement seem surprising: ALTHOUGH:

Though the U.K. is only a small country, it has played an important role in history.

The hike, though difficult, involved no real danger.

even though: He went on fighting even though he was wounded.

poor though they are/dark though it was etc.: Poor though her family was, they would never ask for help.

2. ) used for introducing a statement that makes what you have just said seem less true or less likely: ALTHOUGH:

I really enjoyed your lecture, though there were some parts I didn't quite understand.

I departed willingly, though sadly.

3. ) used when adding a statement or question that seems surprising after the previous statement or that makes the previous statement seem less true:

It's a little like a crossword puzzle more complicated, though.

The Savoy's a very nice hotel. Isn't it rather expensive, though?

The local food is delicious. A word of warning though avoid the salads.

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