# though but

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/though-but
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

Used at the end of a sentence to add emphasis.

## Examples

- The food was cold, it was tasty though.
- I did not finish the entire book, but I enjoyed the first few chapters though.
- Although the journey was arduous and the weather remained unforgiving, the view from the summit was worth the effort though.

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