英語

though

gb/ðˈoʊ/ us/ðˈoʊ/
A2 英語
~ 1000
語義
0件の語義
conjunction A2 relation
1

introducing a contrast

Used to show that the second part of a sentence is different from or opposite to the first part.

用法パターン: [statement] though [contrasting statement]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'though' with 'because', leading to incorrect cause-and-effect sentences instead of contrast.
類義語
although (Slightly more formal; otherwise similar meaning.)
対義語
because (Introduces a reason rather than a contrast.)
コロケーション
though it was raining |though she tried |though I knew
テーマ
conversation |logic |writing |communication |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Though it was late, he kept working.
  • She smiled, though she was tired.
  • I like the job, though it can be stressful.
  • Though they argued, they still respected each other.
学習者向け例文
  • Though it is cold, we go outside.
  • He is happy, though he is busy.
  • I like the food, though it is expensive.
adverb B1 relation
2

contrast at sentence end

Used at the end of a sentence to show something different or surprising compared to what was said before.

用法パターン: [statement], though.
よくある間違い:
Learners may incorrectly place 'though' in the middle of the sentence when using it in this ending position.
類義語
however (More formal and often used at the start of a sentence.)
対義語
therefore (Indicates a logical result rather than a contrast.)
コロケーション
nice weather, though |hard work, though |good film, though
テーマ
conversation |informal speech |communication |core_vocabulary
例文
  • It was a good party, though.
  • I didn’t win—nice try, though.
  • The movie was long. Good story, though.
学習者向け例文
  • It is cold. Nice day, though.
  • I failed the test. I learned a lot, though.
  • The food is cheap. Tasty, though.
conjunction B1 relation
3

despite the fact that

Used to say that something happens even if another thing could stop it.

用法パターン: though [subject] [verb]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes omit the subject after 'though', which can make the sentence incorrect.
類義語
even though (Stronger emphasis than 'though'.)
対義語
if (Introduces a condition rather than a concession.)
コロケーション
though it seems |though we know |though they said
テーマ
logic |writing |communication |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Though he studied hard, he failed the exam.
  • Though we invited her, she didn’t come.
  • They kept going, though they were tired.
学習者向け例文
  • Though it rained, we played football.
  • Though I am tired, I will help you.
  • We went out, though it was dark.
文法
辞書形
though
IPA
GB/ðˈoʊ/
US/ðˈoʊ/
音節・強勢
though (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (though)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: though
  • Plural: thoughs
関連語
Forms
thoughs noun
Core family
although conjunction B1
表現

as though

1
/ˈæz ðˈoʊ/
fixed phrase

in a way that suggests

Used to say something looks or feels like another thing, even if it is not true.

例文
  • She acted as though she owned the place.
  • He looks as though he hasn’t slept in days.

even though

1
/ˈivən ðˈoʊ/
fixed phrase

despite the fact that (strong)

Used to show that something happens or is true even if another thing could stop it; stronger than 'though'.

例文
  • Even though it was raining, we went hiking.
  • She passed the test even though she didn’t study much.

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