How do you use "though" in a sentence?

Though it was raining, we went for a walk. I enjoyed the film. It was a bit long, though. Even though she's tired, she keeps working.

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Q: What does "though" mean?

Despite the fact that; however Though is used to introduce a contrasting idea, similar to 'although' or 'but.' It can appear at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence. At the end of a sentence, it means 'however' and is common in spoken English. 'Even though' is a stronger form emphasising the contrast.

Vocabulary Word BritishAmerican ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

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Meaning: Despite the fact that; however

虽然，尽管，不过

aunque, sin embargo

〜だけれども、しかし

~에도 불구하고, 그러나

Though is used to introduce a contrasting idea, similar to 'although' or 'but.' It can appear at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence. At the end of a sentence, it means 'however' and is common in spoken English. 'Even though' is a stronger form emphasising the contrast.

「though」用于引入对比的想法，类似于「although」或「but」。它可以出现在句首、句中或句尾。在句尾时，它意味着「however」，在口语中很常见。「even though」是更强调对比的形式。

«Though» se usa para introducir una idea contrastante, similar a «aunque» o «pero». Puede aparecer al principio, en medio o al final de una oración. Al final de una oración, significa «sin embargo» y es común en inglés hablado. «Even though» es una forma más fuerte que enfatiza el contraste.

「though」は、「although」や「but」と同様に、対照的な考えを導入するために使われます。文の最初、中間、または最後に現れることができます。文の最後では「however」を意味し、話し言葉でよく使われます。「even though」は対比を強調するより強い形です。

Though는 대조적인 생각을 도입할 때 사용하며, 'although'나 'but'과 비슷합니다. 문장의 처음, 중간 또는 끝에 올 수 있습니다. 문장 끝에서는 'however(그러나)'의 의미로 쓰이며, 구어체 영어에서 흔히 사용됩니다. 'Even though'는 대조를 더 강조하는 형태입니다.

Examples

Though it was raining, we went for a walk.
虽然下着雨，我们还是去散步了。
Aunque estaba lloviendo, salimos a pasear.
雨が降っていたけれど、私たちは散歩に行きました。
비가 오고 있었지만, 우리는 산책을 나갔습니다.
I enjoyed the film. It was a bit long, though.
我喜欢那部电影。不过有点长。
Disfruté la película. Fue un poco larga, eso sí.
映画は楽しかったです。ただ、ちょっと長かったですが。
영화는 재미있었어요. 다만, 좀 길긴 했지만요.
Even though she's tired, she keeps working.
尽管她很累，她还是继续工作。
Aunque está cansada, sigue trabajando.
疲れているにもかかわらず、彼女は働き続けています。
피곤함에도 불구하고, 그녀는 계속 일하고 있습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old Norse 'þó', which replaced the native Old English 'þēah'. One of many words borrowed from Norse-speaking Vikings who settled in northern England, demonstrating their lasting influence on everyday English.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal