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though
CIDE DICTIONARY
though, conj. [OE. thogh, , AS. , , ; akin to OS. thōh, OFries. thach, D. & G. doch but, yet, OHG. doh but, yet though, Icel. yet, nevertheless, Sw. dock, Dan. dog, Goth. , , than, or, yet; of uncertain origin. √184.].
Granting, admitting, or supposing that; notwithstanding that; if. [1913 Webster]
" It is compounded with all in although. See Although ." [1913 Webster]
"Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him." [1913 Webster]
"Not that I so affirm, though so it seem." [1913 Webster]
"In the vine were three branches; and it was as though it budded." [1913 Webster]
though, adv.
However; nevertheless; notwithstanding; -- used in familiar language, and in the middle or at the end of a sentence. [1913 Webster]
"I would not be as sick though for his place." [1913 Webster]
"A good cause would do well, though." [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
though, conj. & adv. (also tho')
--conj.
1 despite the fact that (though it was early we went to bed; though annoyed, I agreed).
2 (introducing a possibility) even if (ask him though he may refuse; would not attend though the Queen herself were there).
3 and yet; nevertheless (she read on, though not to the very end).
4 in spite of being (ready though unwilling).
--adv. colloq. however; all the same (I wish you had told me, though).
--conj.
1 despite the fact that (though it was early we went to bed; though annoyed, I agreed).
2 (introducing a possibility) even if (ask him though he may refuse; would not attend though the Queen herself were there).
3 and yet; nevertheless (she read on, though not to the very end).
4 in spite of being (ready though unwilling).
--adv. colloq. however; all the same (I wish you had told me, though).
Etymology
ME thoh etc. f. ON th{oacute} etc., corresp. to OE theah, f. Gmc
THESAURUS
though
admitting that, after all, again, albeit, all the same, allowing that, although, at all events, at any rate, but, even, even so, for all that, granted, howbeit, however, in any case, in any event, just the same, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, rather, still, supposing, when, while, yetROGET THESAURUS
though
Compensation
N compensation, equation, commutation, indemnification, compromise, neutralization, nullification, counteraction, reaction, measure for measure, retaliation, equalization, robbing Peter to pay Paul, set-off, offset, make-weight, casting-weight, counterpoise, ballast, indemnity, equivalent, quid pro quo, bribe, hush money, amends, counterbalance, counterclaim, cross-debt, cross- demand, compensating, compensatory, countervailing, in the opposite scale, equivalent, in return, in consideration, but, however, yet, still, notwithstanding, nevertheless, nathless, none the less, although, though, albeit, howbeit, mauger, at all events, at any rate, be that as it may, for all that, even so, on the other, hand, at the same time, quoad minus, quand meme, however that may be, after all is said and done, taking one thing with another, light is mingled with the gloom, every dark cloud has a silver lining, primo avulso non deficit alter, saepe creat molles aspera spina rosas.Opposition
N opposition, antagonism, oppugnancy, oppugnation, impugnation, contrariety, contravention, counteraction, counterplot, cross fire, undercurrent, head wind, clashing, collision, conflict, competition, two of a trade, rivalry, emulation, race, absence of aid, resistance, restraint, hindrance, opposing, opposed, adverse, antagonistic, contrary, at variance, at issue, at war with, unfavorable, unfriendly, hostile, inimical, cross, unpropitious, in hostile array, front to front, with crossed bayonets, at daggers drawn, up in arms, resistant, competitive, emulous, against, versus, counter to, in conflict with, at cross purposes, against the grain, against the current, against the stream, against the wind, against the tide, with a headwind, with the wind ahead, with the wind in one's teeth, in spite, in despite, in defiance, in the way, in the teeth of, in the face of, across, athwart, overthwart, where the shoe pinches, in spite of one's teeth, though, even, quand meme, per contra, nitor in adversum.Qualification
N qualification, limitation, modification, coloring, allowance, grains of allowance, consideration, extenuating circumstances, mitigation, condition, proviso, prerequisite, contingency, stipulation, provision, specification, sine qua non, catch, string, strings attached, exemption, exception, escape clause, salvo, saving clause, discount, restriction, fine print, qualifying, qualified, conditioned, restricted, hedged, conditional, exceptional, hypothetical, contingent, provided, provided that, provided always, if, unless, but, yet, according as, conditionally, admitting, supposing, on the supposition of, with the understanding, even, although, though, for all that, after all, at all events, approximately, in a limited degree (smallness), somewhat, sort of, something like that, to a certain extent, to a degree, in a sense, so to speak, with grains of allowance, cum grano salis, with a grain of salt, exceptis excipiendis, wind and weather permitting, if possible, subject to, conditioned upon, with this proviso, if the good lord is willing and the creeks don't r, catch-, Degrees of Evidence.For further exploring for "though" in Webster Dictionary Online
