though

• Наречие и союз, выражающее противопоставление или исключение. В позиции в конце предложения означает 'однако', 'тем не менее', указывая, что утверждение верно вопреки ожиданиям или предыдущей информации.

Though is a versatile adverb and conjunction used to introduce a contrast or exception. As an adverb, it typically appears at the end of a clause or sentence and means 'however' or 'nevertheless'. It indicates that a statement is true despite previous information or expectations.

1. however; nevertheless (adverb, typically at end of clause)B1informal

   Used as an adverb to add a statement that contrasts with or seems unexpected after what has been said previously. Usually comes at the end of a sentence or clause.

   однако, тем не менее (наречие в конце предложения)

   • I don't really like the color. It's a nice car, though.
   • She's not very experienced. She did a great job, though.
   • The weather was terrible. We enjoyed our vacation, though.
   • He's very busy. He always finds time for his family, though.
   • It was expensive. I bought it anyway, though.

   Синонимыall the sameeven sohoweverneverthelessnonethelessstillyet

   Антонимыconsequentlythereforethus

2. despite the fact that; although (conjunction, at beginning or middle)A2informal

   Used as a conjunction to connect two contrasting ideas, meaning 'despite the fact that'. Can appear at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence.

   хотя, несмотря на то что (союз)

   • Though it was raining, we went for a walk.
   • She kept working, though she was very tired.
   • Though he studied hard, he didn't pass the exam.
   • The restaurant is expensive, though the food is excellent.
   • Though I don't agree with him, I respect his opinion.

   Синонимыalthoughwhilewhilst

3. as though (in comparisons, meaning 'as if')B2informal

   Used in fixed expressions like 'as though' to make a comparison, suggesting something appears or feels a certain way but is not necessarily true.

   как будто, словно (в сравнениях)

   • He looks as though he hasn't slept in days.
   • She acted as though nothing had happened.
   • It sounds as though you're not convinced.
   • He talks as though he knows everything about the subject.
   • They stared at me as though I were a ghost.

4. even though (stronger contrast, meaning 'despite the fact that')B1informal

   Used as part of the phrase 'even though' to emphasize a stronger or more surprising contrast. Indicates that something happens or is true in spite of an obstacle or opposing fact.

   даже если, несмотря на то что (усиленное противопоставление)

   • Even though he was sick, he went to work.
   • She loves him even though he has many flaws.
   • Even though it was expensive, we bought the house.
   • They finished the race even though they were exhausted.
   • Even though I told him the truth, he didn't believe me.

   Синонимыalthoughnotwithstandingwhilewhilst

• Though — подчинительный союз, который вводит придаточное предложение противопоставления или уступки. Имеет почти такое же значение, как "although", но немного менее формальный и чаще встречается в разговорной речи. Показывает, что информация в главном предложении верна или происходит, несмотря на контрастирующую информацию в придаточном с though.

Though is a subordinating conjunction used to introduce a clause of contrast or concession. It has almost the same meaning as "although" but is slightly less formal and more common in spoken English. It shows that the information in the main clause is true or happens despite the contrasting information in the though-clause.

1. Contrast or ConcessionB1formal

   Used to introduce a clause that expresses a fact which contrasts with the main clause. It indicates that something is surprising or unexpected given the information in the though-clause. Though can appear at the beginning or at the end of the sentence.

   Противопоставление или уступка

   • Though it was cold, we went swimming in the lake.
   • She passed the test though she hadn't studied much.
   • Though the book is long, it is very interesting.
   • He bought the car though it was quite expensive.
   • Though they lost the match, they played very well.

2. Spoken and Informal UseB1informal

   Though is very common in everyday spoken English and is often placed at the end of the sentence as an afterthought. In this position it softens the contrast and sounds more natural in conversation. It is frequently shortened in informal writing.

   Разговорное и неформальное употребление

   • It's a nice shirt, though it's a bit tight.
   • I like the idea, though.
   • The film was long, though I enjoyed it.
   • She said she would come, though I'm not sure.
   • The food was expensive, though it tasted great.

3. Even Though (Stronger Emphasis)B2formal

   Though is often combined with "even" to form "even though", which gives stronger emphasis to the contrast. It is used when the opposition between the two ideas is particularly surprising or important.

   Even Though (с усилением)

   • Even though he was injured, he finished the race.
   • Even though it was midnight, the streets were busy.
   • She smiled even though she was sad.
   • Even though we warned him, he still made the same mistake.
   • Even though the task was difficult, they completed it on time.