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what does 'though' means ?

 
 
Reply Fri 11 Nov, 2005 07:48 pm
I have seen that you guys often put 'though' at the end of your sentences. What does it mean in those cases ?
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Merry Andrew
 
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Reply Fri 11 Nov, 2005 07:51 pm
'Though' is a synonim for 'however.' It's short for 'athough.'
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stuh505
 
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Reply Fri 11 Nov, 2005 07:53 pm
Off the cuff...

It indicates that the sentence is an exception to inferences that the reader might make based on previous statements.

eg,

I hate cows. I don't hate this cow, though.

Or, it indicates that the sentence is pointing out a notable fact that puts previous statements into context.

eg,

I hate chicken. I'm a vegetarian, though.
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kingofmen
 
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Reply Sun 13 Nov, 2005 07:26 pm
stuh505 wrote:


I hate chicken. I'm a vegetarian, though.

Is the meaning of this sentence the same with
"I hate chicken because I'm a vegetarian" ?
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Mirage
 
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Reply Mon 14 Nov, 2005 03:11 am
kingofmen wrote:
stuh505 wrote:


I hate chicken. I'm a vegetarian, though.

Is the meaning of this sentence the same with
"I hate chicken because I'm a vegetarian" ?


Very similar... But I think is like this :

I hate chicken. But have on mind that I am vegetarian.

Am I right ?
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Merry Andrew
 
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Reply Mon 14 Nov, 2005 03:27 am
You're right, mirage.
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kingofmen
 
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Reply Mon 14 Nov, 2005 10:40 am
Mirage wrote:

I hate chicken. But have on mind that I am vegetarian.

'have on mind' means 'remember' or 'note', right ?
if so, i think using 'but' in this sentence is not appropriate
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