though
though
despite the fact that; although
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though with Russian translation
though usage examples
Я пошёл на прогулку, хотя шёл дождь.
I went for a walk, though it was raining.
Она улыбнулась, хотя была усталой.
She smiled, though she was tired.
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though synonyms
What's the difference between though / although / even though / albeit / while / whereas
Introduces a concession; very common and neutral.
Though it was late, we kept working.
Хотя было поздно, мы продолжали работать.
Although it was late, we kept working.
Хотя было поздно, мы продолжали работать.
Strong concessive meaning; emphasizes contrast more than though.
Even though it was late, we kept working.
Хотя было уже поздно, мы продолжали работать.
Formal and literary; often used like 'although' but less common.
The project was successful, albeit expensive.
Проект был успешным, хотя и дорогим.
Can mean 'although' in some contexts, but often also means 'at the same time as'.
While I understand your point, I disagree.
Хотя я понимаю вашу точку зрения, я не согласен.
She likes tea, whereas he prefers coffee.
Она любит чай, тогда как он предпочитает кофе.
Means 'despite'; formal and less common than though.
Notwithstanding the rain, the match continued.
Несмотря на дождь, матч продолжился.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce though and what this word means
though translation: хотя. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce though
/ðəʊ/
though translation
хотя
though examples
I went for a walk, though it was raining.
though transcription
/ðəʊ/, /ðoʊ/
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though meaning: what does it mean?
despite the fact that; although
though pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
though is pronounced as /ðəʊ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
though definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I went for a walk, though it was raining. Translation: Я пошёл на прогулку, хотя шёл дождь.
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