though
gb/ðˈoʊ/ us/ðˈoʊ/
A2
انگریزی
~ 1000
معانی
0 معانی
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.
استعمال کا انداز:
[statement] though [contrasting statement]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'though' with 'because', leading to incorrect cause-and-effect sentences instead of contrast.
ہم معنی الفاظ
although (Slightly more formal; otherwise similar meaning.)
متضاد الفاظ
because (Introduces a reason rather than a contrast.)
لفظی تراکیب
though it was raining
|though she tried
|though I knew
موضوعات
conversation
|logic
|writing
|communication
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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.
استعمال کا انداز:
[statement], though.
عام غلطی:
Learners may incorrectly place 'though' in the middle of the sentence when using it in this ending position.
ہم معنی الفاظ
however (More formal and often used at the start of a sentence.)
متضاد الفاظ
therefore (Indicates a logical result rather than a contrast.)
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nice weather, though
|hard work, though
|good film, though
موضوعات
conversation
|informal speech
|communication
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- It was a good party, though.
- I didn’t win—nice try, though.
- The movie was long. Good story, though.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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.
استعمال کا انداز:
though [subject] [verb]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes omit the subject after 'though', which can make the sentence incorrect.
ہم معنی الفاظ
even though (Stronger emphasis than 'though'.)
متضاد الفاظ
if (Introduces a condition rather than a concession.)
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though it seems
|though we know
|though they said
موضوعات
logic
|writing
|communication
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- Though he studied hard, he failed the exam.
- Though we invited her, she didn’t come.
- They kept going, though they were tired.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- Though it rained, we played football.
- Though I am tired, I will help you.
- We went out, though it was dark.
گرامر
لغت میں درج شکل
though
IPA
GB/ðˈoʊ/
US/ðˈoʊ/
ہجا بندی اور زور
though (1 ہجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (though)
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Noun
- Base: though
- Plural: thoughs
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
thoughs
noun
Core family
although
conjunction B1
عبارات
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.
مثالیں
- 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'.
مثالیں
- Even though it was raining, we went hiking.
- She passed the test even though she didn’t study much.