Tho vs. Though: What's the Difference?
Edited by Sumera Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 12, 2023
"Tho" is an informal abbreviation, while "Though" is the correct, standard spelling indicating contrast or contradiction.
Which is correct: Tho or Though
How to spell Though?
Tho is Incorrect
Though is Correct
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Key Differences
"Though" contains the word "ugh", reminding you of its complete form.
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Recalling "although" can help remember "though" as it's a longer variant.
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Think of "though" as thorough without the "r".
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"Tho" is too short to express a full contrast.
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"Though" sounds like "dough", which also ends in "ough".
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Tho and Though Definitions
Though
Implies an afterthought or additional information.
It's a challenge, though not impossible.
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Though
Indicates something unexpected.
Strange though it might seem, he never ate chocolate.
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Though
Used to introduce a contrasting statement.
He was tired, though he continued to work.
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Though
Used to mean "however" or "but".
Small though it was, the room felt spacious.
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Though
Despite the fact that; although
He still argues, though he knows he's wrong. Even though it was raining, she walked to work.
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Though
Conceding or supposing that; even if
Though they may not succeed, they will still try. See Usage Note at although.
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Though
However; nevertheless
Snow is not predicted.
We can expect some rain, though.
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Though
(conjunctive) Despite that; however.
I'm not paid to do all this paperwork for you. I will do it this once, though.
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Though
(degree) Used to intensify statements or questions; indeed.
"Man, it's hot in here." — "Isn't it, though?"
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Though
Despite the fact that; although.
Though it is risky, it is worth taking the chance.
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Though
(archaic) If, that, even if.
We shall be not sorry though the man die tonight.
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Though
Granting, admitting, or supposing that; notwithstanding that; if.
Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him.
Not that I so affirm, though so it seem.
In the vine were three branches; and it was as though it budded.
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Though
However; nevertheless; notwithstanding; - used in familiar language, and in the middle or at the end of a sentence.
I would not be as sick though for his place.
A good cause would do well, though.
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Though
Despite the fact that;
Even though she knew the answer, she did not respond
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FAQs
Why is it called Though?
"Though" comes from Old English "þēah", meaning "however, nevertheless".
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What is the verb form of Though?
"Though" does not have a verb form as it is a conjunction/adverb.
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Which vowel is used before Though?
No specific vowel is consistently used before "though"; depends on context.
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Is Though a vowel or consonant?
"Though" is a word made up of both vowels and consonants.
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How do we divide Though into syllables?
Though is one syllable and isn't divided.
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What is the singular form of Though?
"Though" does not have singular or plural forms.
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Which preposition is used with Though?
Not applicable. "Though" itself can act as a conjunction.
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Which article is used with Though?
"Though" doesn't typically follow articles directly.
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What is a stressed syllable in Though?
The entire word, as it has just one syllable.
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Is Though a negative or positive word?
Neutral; it expresses contrast or contradiction.
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What is the opposite of Though?
There's no direct opposite, but in terms of expressing agreement, "because" might fit.
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Which determiner is used with Though?
"Though" doesn't typically require a determiner.
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How is Though used in a sentence?
"He wanted to stay, though he knew he should go."
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