Though vs. While
Difference Between Though and While
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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While➦
While is a word in the English language that functions both as a noun and as a subordinating conjunction. Its meaning varies largely based on its intended function, position in the phrase and even the writer or speaker's regional dialect.
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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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While➦
A period of time
stay for a while.
sang all the while. See Usage Note at awhile.
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Though➦
However; nevertheless
Snow is not predicted.
we can expect some rain, though.
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While➦
The time, effort, or trouble taken in doing something
The project wasn't worth my while.
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Though➦
(Informal) Used as an intensive
Wouldn't that beat all, though?.
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While➦
As long as; during the time that
It was lovely while it lasted.
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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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While➦
In spite of the fact that; although
While that guitar may look nice, it's not a very good instrument.
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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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While➦
And on the contrary
The soles are leather, while the uppers are canvas.
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Though➦
Despite the fact that; although.
Though it is risky, it is worth taking the chance.
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While➦
To spend (time) idly or pleasantly
while the hours away.
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Though➦
(archaic) If, that, even if.
We shall be not sorry though the man die tonight.
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While➦
An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.
He lectured for quite a long while.
It’s a long while since anyone lived there, so it’s a ruin now.
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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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While➦
(US) an uncertain long period of time
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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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While➦
(Philippines) an uncertain short moment
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Though➦
despite the fact that;
even though she knew the answer, she did not respond
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While➦
During the same time that.
He was sleeping while I was singing.
Driving while intoxicated is against the law.
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Though➦
(postpositive) however;
it might be unpleasant, though
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While➦
Although.
This case, while interesting, is a bit frustrating.
While I would love to help, I am very busy at the moment.
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While➦
Until.
I'll wait while you've finished painting.
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While➦
As long as.
While you're at school you may live at home.
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While➦
Until.
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While➦
To pass (time) idly.
I whiled away the hours whilst waiting for him to arrive
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While➦
(transitive) To occupy or entertain (someone) in order to let time pass.
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While➦
To elapse, to pass.
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While➦
Alternative spelling or misspelling of wile.
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While➦
Space of time, or continued duration, esp. when short; a time; as, one while we thought him innocent.
This mighty queen may no while endure.
[Some guest that] hath outside his welcome while,And tells the jest without the smile.
I will go forth and breathe the air a while.
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While➦
That which requires time; labor; pains.
Satan . . . cast him how he might quite her while.
And so on us at whiles it falls, to claimPowers that we dread.
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While➦
To cause to pass away pleasantly or without irksomeness or disgust; to spend or pass; - usually followed by away.
The lovely lady whiled the hours away.
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While➦
To loiter.
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While➦
During the time that; as long as; whilst; at the same time that; as, while I write, you sleep.
Use your memory; you will sensibly experience a gradual improvement, while you take care not to overload it.
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While➦
Hence, under which circumstances; in which case; though; whereas.
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While➦
Until; till.
I may be conveyed into your chamber;I'll lie under your bed while midnight.
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While➦
a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition;
he was here for a little while
I need to rest for a piece
a spell of good weather
a patch of bad weather
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