though
though
Meaning of though
despite the fact that; although
表示让步，指尽管如此、虽然如此
Pronunciation
though with Chinese translation
though usage examples
Though it was late, I kept working.
虽然很晚了，我还是继续工作。
He was tired, though he did not complain.
他很累，虽然他没有抱怨。
though synonyms
What's the difference between though, although, even though, while, whereas, but, and albeit
ENAlthough it was late, we kept working.
Stronger: stresses the surprising contrast.
ENEven though it was late, we kept working.
Advanced: broader words
ENWhile I understand your point, I disagree.
ENShe likes tea, whereas he prefers coffee.
Joins contrasting ideas; not a concession word.
ENI like tea, but my wife likes coffee.
Formal; used before an adjective or phrase, not a clause.
ENThe project was successful, albeit expensive.
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Questions about this word
What does though mean?
despite the fact that; although
How do you pronounce though?
though is pronounced /ðəʊ/.
How is though used in a sentence?
虽然很晚了，我还是继续工作。 Translation: Though it was late, I kept working.
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