though

though¹ W1S1 [ðəu US ðou] conj

1.) used to introduce a statement that makes the main statement coming after it seem surprising, unlikely, or unexpected

= ↑although

▪ Though she's almost 40, she still plans to compete.

▪ Pascal went ahead with the experiment even though he knew it was dangerous.

though old/tired etc

▪ The rooms, though small, were pleasant and airy.

old though it is/tired though he was etc

▪ Strange though it may seem, I like housework.

2.) used like 'but' to add a fact or opinion that makes what you have just said seem less definite, less important etc

▪ I thought he'd been drinking, though I wasn't completely sure.

▪ The offenders were dealt with firmly though fairly.

3.) as though

a) in a way that makes you think something is true

= ↑as if

▪ It looks as though everyone else has gone home.

b) in a way that might make you think something was true, although you know it is not true

= ↑as if

▪ She stared at me as though I were a complete stranger.

though ²

though² S1 adv

[Date: 1200-1300; : Old Norse; Origin: tho]

spoken used after adding a fact, opinion, or question which seems surprising after what you have just said, or which makes what you have just said seem less true

▪ Two heart attacks in a year. It hasn't stopped him smoking, though.

▪ It sounds like a lot of fun. Isn't it rather risky though?