though
conjunction /ðəʊ/
/ðoʊ/ Definition
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B1 despite the fact that: She hasn't phoned, even though she said she would.Connecting words which express a contrast B2 but: They're coming next week, though I don't know which day.Connecting words which express a contrast as though B2 as if: You look as though you've had a bad time!Similar and the sameDescribing people with the same qualities
(Definition of though conjunction from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -esque suffix
- a level playing field idiom
- affinity noun
- akin adjective
- alike adjective
- alike adverb
- ditto adverb
- equivalent noun
- evenly adverb (EQUALLY)
- every inch idiom
- firm adjective (FIXED)
- parity noun
- play sb at their own game idiom
- put/turn the clock back idiom
- repetition noun
- resemblance noun
- respecter noun
- shade noun (DEGREE)
- snap exclamation
- synonymous adjective
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