though
[ðoʊ]
Definition:
1. Despite the fact that.
2. However.
Use 'though' in a sentence:
- 1. She wouldn't change it, even though she knew it was wrong.
- 2. I'm a good cook, though I say it myself.
- 3. She never took a taxi, even though she could afford to.
- 4. I thought it looked as though the battery was going.
- 5. Though complicated in detail, local taxes are in essence simple.
- 6. Though ten years old, this book is highly recommended.
- 7. You look as though you slept badly.
- 8. I agreed with what she said in substance, though not with every detail.
- 9. Seriously though, it could be really dangerous.
- 10. They look as though they're heading for divorce.
- 11. Our team lost. It was a good game though.
- 12. It's all relative though, isn't it? We never had any money when I was a kid and$ 500 was a fortune to us.
- 13. Though a talented player, he was completely eclipsed by his brother.
- 14. Strange though it may sound, I was pleased it was over.
- 15. She was prepared to take the rap for the shoplifting, though it had been her sister's idea.
- 16. It sounds as though you had a good time.
- 17. They may feel tired, and though outwardly calm, can be irritable.
- 18. The trick boomeranged, though.
- 19. It felt as though he had run a marathon.
- 20. I like him. Though he makes me angry sometimes.
- 21. Though an uneducated man, Charlie was not a stupid one.
- 22. He looks as though he hasn't had a square meal for weeks.
- 23. She didn't love him, though she pretended to.
- 24. She felt as though she was on the threshold of a new life.
- 25. Though she gave no sign, I was sure she had seen me.
- 26. Though badly frightened, she remained outwardly composed.
- 27. Though she was tiny, she had a very loud voice.
- 28. Though seriously ill, he still clings tenaciously to life.
- 29. It's a thrilling movie even though it lacks subtlety.
- 30. Though the idea may be dead, it is far from being buried.
- 31. Over time, though, Watson's views gained in popularity.
- 32. It always seemed as though they would get married.
- 33. He did reply, though not immediately.
- 34. His clothes, though old and worn, looked clean and of good quality.
- 35. We made the journey by land, though flying would have been cheaper.
- 36. She swiped at Rusty as though he was a fly.
- 37. He was there, though, for the official opening.
- 38. Anne was fond of Tim, though he often annoyed her.
- 39. At one stage it looked as though they would win.
- 40. I will say no more on these matters, important though they are.
- 41. I like her, even though she can be annoying at times.
- 42. One major problem did present itself, though.
- 43. The system, though well-meaning, is open to abuse.
- 44. She smiled, as though solaced by the memory.
- 45. He'll probably say no, though it's worth asking.
- 46. He's the best teacher, even though he has the least experience.
- 47. We are still friends, though, which is good.