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What is another word for Though? – 142 Though Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    although notwithstanding however nevertheless still yet even though despite in spite of regardless nonetheless anyway anyway admittedly granted be that as it may for all that in any case whatever whilst while whereas on the one hand on the other hand conversely inversely reciprocally contrarily oppositely contrastingly differently alternately optionally preferably possibly potentially supposedly allegedly supposedly apparently seemingly evidently obviously clearly manifestly patently plainly

    Meaning of Though

    The primary meaning of the word "though" is to indicate a contrast or a concession.

    Definitions

    • Used to indicate a contrast or a concession: introducing a clause that contrasts with what has been said or that concedes a point
    • Used to indicate a unexpected or surprising circumstance: introducing a clause that describes an unexpected or surprising situation
    • Used to indicate a limitation or a condition: introducing a clause that describes a limitation or a condition

    Etymology of Though

    The word "though" originated from Old English "þēah", which is also the source of the word "thou"
    The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century, initially as a conjunction to introduce a contrast or a concession
    Over time, the word has evolved to include various uses, including to indicate a unexpected or surprising circumstance, or to describe a limitation or a condition

    Example Uses

    • I'm tired, though I slept for eight hours last night
    • She's very smart, though she doesn't like to show it
    • I want to go to the party, though I have an early meeting tomorrow
    • He's a good player, though he's still learning the game
    • I like the new policy, though it has some drawbacks

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    therefore thus hence consequently accordingly naturally obviously clearly evidently manifestly patently plainly undoubtedly unquestionably inevitably necessarily certainly surely definitely absolutely positively undoubtedly unquestionably inescapably ineluctably irresistibly compellingly

    Related Nouns

    concession contrast condition limitation circumstance situation exception caveat qualification restriction proviso stipulation clause phrase sentence paragraph chapter section provision article amendment addendum appendix

    Related Verbs

    concede contrast limit condition restrict qualify stipulate provide specify determine decide judge evaluate assess consider weigh balance compare differentiate distinguish

    Related Adjectives

    conditional contrasting limiting restrictive provisional stipulatory qualifying concessive exceptive caveated qualified restricted constrained bound confined circumscribed defined delimited determined precise exact specific particular detailed explicit