Definition of though

thoughconjunction

dù, dù cho, mặc dù, mặc dù, tuy nhiên, tuy vậy

/ðəʊ/

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The word "though" has its roots in Old English. It is a conjunction that is used to connect two contrasting clauses or ideas. The word is derived from the Old English phrase "þurh" or "þō", which means "through" or "though". In Old English, the phrase "þurh" was used to indicate causality or conditionality, similar to the way we use "though" today. For example: "He was tired þurh lack of sleep" or "I didn't go to the movies though I wanted to". Over time, the phrase "þurh" was shortened and modified to "though", which has been used in Modern English since the 14th century. Today, "though" is a common conjunction in English grammar, used to connect clauses and show contrast or concession.

Summary
type liên từ
meaningdù, dù cho, mặc dù, dẫu cho
exampleI believe him though: tuy vậy tôi tin anh ấy
examplehe had promised to come, he didn't though: nó đã hứa đến, thế nhưng nó không đến
meaningdường như, như thể là
examplehe ran as though the devil were after him: nó chạy như thể có ma đuổi
meaningdù... đi nữa, dù cho
examplewhat though the way is long: dù đường có xa đi nữa
type phó từ
meaningtuy nhiên, tuy thế, tuy vậy; thế nhưng
exampleI believe him though: tuy vậy tôi tin anh ấy
examplehe had promised to come, he didn't though: nó đã hứa đến, thế nhưng nó không đến
namespace

despite the fact that

mặc dù thực tế là

Example:
  • Anne was fond of Tim, though he often annoyed her.

    Anne thích Tim mặc dù anh thường xuyên làm cô khó chịu.

  • Though she gave no sign, I was sure she had seen me.

    Mặc dù cô ấy không đưa ra dấu hiệu nào nhưng tôi chắc chắn rằng cô ấy đã nhìn thấy tôi.

  • His clothes, though old and worn, looked clean and of good quality.

    Quần áo của ông tuy cũ và sờn nhưng trông sạch sẽ và chất lượng tốt.

  • Strange though it may sound, I was pleased it was over.

    Dù nghe có vẻ kỳ lạ nhưng tôi hài lòng vì nó đã kết thúc.

  • Although it rained all day, we still went to the beach though the wind was strong and the waves were rough.

    Mặc dù trời mưa cả ngày, chúng tôi vẫn ra bãi biển mặc dù gió rất mạnh và sóng rất dữ dội.

Related words and phrases

used to add a fact or an opinion that makes the previous statement less strong or less important

được sử dụng để thêm một sự kiện hoặc một ý kiến ​​làm cho tuyên bố trước đó kém mạnh mẽ hơn hoặc ít quan trọng hơn

Example:
  • They're very different, though they did seem to get on well when they met.

    Họ rất khác nhau, mặc dù họ dường như rất hợp nhau khi gặp nhau.

  • He'll probably say no, though it's worth asking.

    Anh ấy có thể sẽ nói không, mặc dù điều đó rất đáng để hỏi.

Related words and phrases

Idioms

as if | as though
in a way that suggests something
  • He behaved as if nothing had happened.
  • It sounds as though you had a good time.
  • It's my birthday. As if you didn't know!
  • ‘Don't say anything.’ ‘As if I would!’ (= surely you do not expect me to)
    • even though/if
    despite the fact that
  • I like her, even though she can be annoying at times.