Though vs. However

By Jaxson

  • Though (adverb)

    Despite that; however.

    “I will do it, though.”

  • Though (adverb)

    Used to intensify statements or questions; indeed.

    “”Man, it’s hot in here.” — “Isn’t it, though?””

  • Though (conjunction)

    Despite the fact that; although.

    “Though it’s risky, it’s worth taking the chance.”

  • Though (conjunction)

    If, that, even if.

    “We shall be not sorry though the man die tonight.”

  • However (adverb)

    Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of (that).

    “He told me not to do it. I, however, did it anyway. / I did it anyway, however. / (sometimes proscribed:) However, I did it anyway.”

    “She wanted to go; however, she decided against it.”

  • However (adverb)

    To whatever degree or extent

    “However clear you think you’ve been, many questions will remain.”

  • However (adverb)

    In whatever way or manner.

    “Let me know when you’ve had your interview, however it goes.”

  • However (adverb)

    An emphatic form of how.

    “However were you able to do it?”

  • However (adverb)

    In any case, at any rate, at all events.

  • However (conjunction)

    In whatever way or manner.

    “she offered to help however she could”

  • However (conjunction)

    Although, though, but, yet.

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