conjunction / adverb · neutral
though
UK/ðəʊ/US/ðoʊ/THOUGH
speakingtask2
used to introduce a contrast; often placed at the end of a sentence in spoken English
Examples
“I enjoyed the course, though it was hard at times.”
“It was expensive. I bought it, though.”
“Though he was tired, he finished the project.”
Band 8 sentence
“The new policy has some advantages; the implementation, though, raises practical concerns that must be addressed.”
Collocations
- ..., X though.
- Though + clause
Word family
though conjunction / adverb
Common mistakes
Though the weather was bad, but we went out.→Though the weather was bad, we went out.
I like it, though I don't have time.→I like it, though.
Say it for a higher band
5but→6although→7+though
Synonyms
although
Easily confused
although
“Although it was late, we continued working.”
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