English · Word Candidate

though

/ðəʊ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Despite that; however.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Mặc dù vậy; tuy nhiên

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Adverb

I'm not paid to do all this paperwork for you. I will do it this once, though.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Used to intensify statements or questions; indeed.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Để tăng cường các câu hoặc câu hỏi

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Adverb

"Man, it's hot in here." — "Isn't it, though?"

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Despite the fact that; although.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Mặc dù thực tế rằng; mặc dù

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Conjunction

Though it is risky, it is worth taking the chance.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “though” mean?

Despite that; however.

Is “though” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.