Anyway vs. Though — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Anyway and Though
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Anyway
In any way or manner whatever
Get the job done anyway you can.
Though
Despite the fact that; although
He still argues, though he knows he's wrong. Even though it was raining, she walked to work.
Anyway
In any case; at least
I don't know if it was lost or stolen.
Anyway, it's gone.
Though
Conceding or supposing that; even if
Though they may not succeed, they will still try. See Usage Note at although.
Anyway
Nevertheless; regardless
It was raining but they played the game anyway.
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Though
However; nevertheless
Snow is not predicted.
We can expect some rain, though.
Anyway
(conjunctive) Regardless; anyhow.
He didn't enjoy washing his car, but it was so dirty that he did it anyway.
Though
(Informal) Used as an intensive
Wouldn't that beat all, though?.
Anyway
Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement. See anyhow and at least.
I don't think that's true. I haven't found any evidence, anyway.
Though
(conjunctive) Despite that; however.
I'm not paid to do all this paperwork for you. I will do it this once, though.
Anyway
Used to indicate a change of subject.
Though
(degree) Used to intensify statements or questions; indeed.
"Man, it's hot in here." — "Isn't it, though?"
Anyway
Used at the end of a question for emphasis, or to direct the conversation to something of more broad importance (compare with more to the point).
Though
Despite the fact that; although.
Though it is risky, it is worth taking the chance.
Anyway
(obsolete) In any way.
Though
(archaic) If, that, even if.
We shall be not sorry though the man die tonight.
Anyway
Anywise; at all.
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.
Anyway
Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement;
Anyhow, he is dead now
I think they're asleep; anyhow, they're quiet
I don't know what happened to it; anyway, it's gone
Anyway, there is another factor to consider
I don't know how it started; in any case, there was a brief scuffle
In any event, the government faced a serious protest
But at any rate he got a knighthood for it
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.
Anyway
In any way whatsoever;
They came anyhow they could
Get it done anyway you can
Though
Despite the fact that;
Even though she knew the answer, she did not respond
Though
(postpositive) however;
It might be unpleasant, though
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