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Definitions

conjunction

  1. 1.

    (conjunction) Despite the fact that; although.

  2. 2.

    (conjunction) But; however (introducing a contrasting statement).

  3. 3.

    (adverb) However; nevertheless (usually at end of sentence).

  4. 4.

    (conjunction) Even if.

Related words

See also: although, despite, however
Synonyms: although, even though, however

Etymology

From Old English "theah" meaning "though, although, even if, however, nevertheless, yet, still." From Proto-Germanic "*thaukh." Related to Old Norse "tho" and German "doch."