although - though — ◊ used as conjunctions You use although or though to introduce a subordinate clause in which you mention something which contrasts with what you are saying in the main clause. Though is not used in very formal English. It was not for myself that… … Useful english dictionary
though — although, though Though can always be used instead of although, but the same is not true the other way round. 1. Both words can be used as a conjunction introducing a subordinate clause • (He did well, although he did not win an outright majority … Modern English usage
although — although, though Though can always be used instead of although, but the same is not true the other way round. 1. Both words can be used as a conjunction introducing a subordinate clause • (He did well, although he did not win an outright majority … Modern English usage
Although — Al*though , conj. [All + though; OE. al thagh.] Grant all this; be it that; supposing that; notwithstanding; though. [1913 Webster] Although all shall be offended, yet will not I. Mark xiv. 29. [1913 Webster] Syn: {Although}, {Though}. Usage:… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
though — [thō] conj. [ME thah, thogh < OE theah & ON tho, akin to Ger doch, yet, however, Goth thauh] 1. in spite of the fact that; notwithstanding that; although [though the car was repaired, it rattled] 2. and yet [they will probably win, though no… … English World dictionary
although — *though, albeit … New Dictionary of Synonyms
though — though1 W1S1 [ðəu US ðou] conj 1.) used to introduce a statement that makes the main statement coming after it seem surprising, unlikely, or unexpected = ↑although ▪ Though she s almost 40, she still plans to compete. ▪ Pascal went ahead with the … Dictionary of contemporary English
though — /dhoh/, conj. 1. (used in introducing a subordinate clause, which is often marked by ellipsis) notwithstanding that; in spite of the fact that; although: Though he tried very hard, he failed the course. 2. even if; granting that (often prec. by… … Universalium
though — 1. adverb /ðəʊ,ðoʊ/ a) Despite that; however. I will do it, though. b) Used to intensify statements or questions; indeed. Man, its hot in here. Isnt it, though? Syn: all the same … Wiktionary
