| The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000. |
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| PRONUNCIATION: |  th |
| CONJUNCTION: | 1. Despite the fact that; although: He still argues, though he knows he's wrong. Even though it was raining, she walked to work. 2. Conceding or supposing that; even if: Though they may not succeed, they will still try. See Usage Note at although. | | ADVERB: | 1. However; nevertheless: Snow is not predicted; we can expect some rain, though. 2. Informal Used as an intensive: Wouldn't that beat all, though? | | ETYMOLOGY: | Middle English, of Scandinavian origin. See to- in Appendix I.
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