adv.
Pronunciation: ' th ō
Function: conjunction
Etymology: Middle English, adverb & conjunction, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse th ō nevertheless; akin to Old English th ē ah 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>