THOUGH


Meaning of THOUGH in English

I. ˈthō conjunction

Etymology: Middle English, adverb & conjunction, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse thō nevertheless; akin to Old English thēah nevertheless, Old High German doh

Date: before 12th century

1. : in spite of the fact that : while

though they know the war is lost, they continue to fight — Bruce Bliven †1977

2. : in spite of the possibility that : even if

though I may fail, I will try

II. adverb

Date: 13th century

: however , nevertheless

It's hard work. I enjoy it though

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.