# tho'

/ˈðoʊ/ (US) · /ðˈəʊ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Conjunction

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/tho
Updated: 2026-05-05

## Definition

a short, informal way to write 'though'. You use it in texts or chats to save space.

For teachers: a contracted form of 'though', used primarily in informal writing and digital communication to indicate concession or contrast.

## Usage notes

- Typically used at the end of a clause or sentence in informal contexts.

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