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The synonyms of “Though” are: nevertheless, nonetheless, even so, however, for all that, in spite of everything, in spite of that, after everything, just the same, all the same, in any event, notwithstanding, regardless, anyway, anyhow
Though as an Adverb
Definitions of "Though" as an adverb
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “though” as an adverb can have the following definitions:
- However (indicating that a factor qualifies or imposes restrictions on what was said previously.
- However.
Synonyms of "Though" as an adverb (15 Words)
after everything | Behind or in the rear. |
all the same | To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly. |
anyhow | Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement. Two suitcases flung anyhow. |
anyway | Used to confirm or support a point or idea just mentioned. Get it done anyway you can. |
even so | In spite of; notwithstanding. |
for all that | To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly. |
however | To whatever degree or extent. However you look at it you can t criticize that. |
in any event | To or toward the inside of. |
in spite of everything | To or toward the inside of. |
in spite of that | To or toward the inside of. |
just the same | Exactly at this moment or the moment described. |
nevertheless | In spite of that; notwithstanding; all the same. While we disliked each other nevertheless we agreed. |
nonetheless | Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession. The rally which the government had declared illegal was nonetheless attended by some 6 000. |
notwithstanding | Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession. I didn't like it. Notwithstanding, I remained calm. |
regardless | Despite the prevailing circumstances. The allowance is paid regardless of age or income. |
Usage Examples of "Though" as an adverb
- I was hunting for work. Jobs were scarce though.
Associations of "Though" (30 Words)
already | Used after a word or phrase to express impatience. Anna has suffered a great deal already. |
but | An argument against something; an objection. Hopes that last but a moment. |
despite | Contemptuous disregard. The theatre only earns my despite. |
endurance | Denoting or relating to a race or other sporting event that takes place over a long distance or otherwise demands great physical stamina. The annual 24 hour endurance race. |
heretofore | Used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time. Diseases that heretofore were usually confined to rural areas. |
hitherto | Used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time. Hitherto part of French West Africa Benin achieved independence in 1960. |
however | By contrast; on the other hand. However you look at it you can t criticize that. |
inaction | The state of being inactive. Future generations will condemn us for inaction. |
inactivity | Being inactive; being less active. People are frustrated with government inactivity. |
lull | Become quiet or less intensive. There was a lull in the storm. |
merely | And nothing more. I was merely asking. |
motionless | Not moving; stationary. An eagle hung almost motionless close to the ground. |
nevertheless | Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession. While we disliked each other nevertheless we agreed. |
nonetheless | Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession. The rally which the government had declared illegal was nonetheless attended by some 6 000. |
notwithstanding | Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession. I didn't like it. Notwithstanding, I remained calm. |
only | Being the only one single and isolated from others. Genes that were discovered only last year. |
preliminary | A preliminary action or event. The discussions were seen as preliminary to the policy paper. |
quiescence | A state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction. This method has been shown to induce sleep like quiescence in adult animals. |
quiescent | Being quiet or still or inactive. The quiescent level of centimeter wave length solar radiation. |
simply | Used to introduce a short summary of a situation. She spoke simply and from the heart. |
standing | Executed in or initiated from a standing position. I took a standing jump. |
statics | The branch of mechanics concerned with forces in equilibrium. |
stationary | Not moving or not intended to be moved. Stationary machinery. |
still | Deep silence and calm stillness. Still waters run deep. |
suffix | Attach a suffix to. Suffix words. |
tranquilize | Cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to. |
unformed | Without a definite form or shape. She packed the unformed butter into the mould. |
unmoving | Not moving; still. Claudia sat unmoving behind her desk. |
whatever | At all; of any kind (used for emphasis. They received no help whatever. |
yet | Referring to something that will or may happen in the future. Yet another diet book. |