(used in introducing a subordinate clause, which is often marked by ellipsis) notwithstanding that; in spite of the fact that; although

Though he tried very hard, he failed the course.

even if; granting that (often prec. by even ).

for all that; however. ?

as though

as if

It seems as though the place is deserted.

adverb

after all , all the same , for all that , howbeit , nevertheless , nonetheless , notwithstanding , still , still and all , withal , yetnotes:although and though are interchangeable as conjunctions , but to start a clause , use \'although\'

conjunction

albeit , allowing , although , but , despite , despite the fact , even if , even supposing , even though , granted , howbeit , if , much as , notwithstanding , when , whereasnotes:although and though are interchangeable as conjunctions , but to start a clause , use \'although\' , however , nevertheless , nonetheless , still , whereas , while