though
Translation
though, although, however
Examples
Though it was raining, we went out.
Though it was raining, we went out.
He is nice, though a bit quiet.
He is nice, though a bit quiet.
It was hard work. I enjoyed it, though.
It was hard work. I enjoyed it, though.
Grammar Patterns
Though + [clause], [clause] despite the fact that... Though he was tired, he kept working.
[sentence]. ..., though. (adverb) however; but The food was good. It was expensive, though.
Similar Words
Synonyms: although, despite, however; Antonyms: because, since
Etymology
From Old English *þēah*. Related to German *doch*.
Memory Tips
It introduces a contrast or an unexpected result. It's often a shorter, more informal version of 'although'.