though
gb/ðˈoʊ/ us/ðˈoʊ/
A2
Anh
~ 1000
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[statement] though [contrasting statement]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'though' with 'because', leading to incorrect cause-and-effect sentences instead of contrast.
Từ đồng nghĩa
although (Slightly more formal; otherwise similar meaning.)
Từ trái nghĩa
because (Introduces a reason rather than a contrast.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
though it was raining
|though she tried
|though I knew
Chủ đề
conversation
|logic
|writing
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[statement], though.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may incorrectly place 'though' in the middle of the sentence when using it in this ending position.
Từ đồng nghĩa
however (More formal and often used at the start of a sentence.)
Từ trái nghĩa
therefore (Indicates a logical result rather than a contrast.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
nice weather, though
|hard work, though
|good film, though
Chủ đề
conversation
|informal speech
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- It was a good party, though.
- I didn’t win—nice try, though.
- The movie was long. Good story, though.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
though [subject] [verb]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes omit the subject after 'though', which can make the sentence incorrect.
Từ đồng nghĩa
even though (Stronger emphasis than 'though'.)
Từ trái nghĩa
if (Introduces a condition rather than a concession.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
though it seems
|though we know
|though they said
Chủ đề
logic
|writing
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- Though he studied hard, he failed the exam.
- Though we invited her, she didn’t come.
- They kept going, though they were tired.
Ví dụ cho người học
- Though it rained, we played football.
- Though I am tired, I will help you.
- We went out, though it was dark.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
though
IPA
GB/ðˈoʊ/
US/ðˈoʊ/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
though (1 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (though)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: though
- Plural: thoughs
Họ từ
Forms
thoughs
noun
Core family
although
conjunction B1
Cách diễn đạt
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.
Ví dụ
- 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'.
Ví dụ
- Even though it was raining, we went hiking.
- She passed the test even though she didn’t study much.