/ðəʊ/

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Meaning

This is true, but still the other thing happens.

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Word origin

From Old English theah, later shaped by Old Norse, meaning despite the fact that.

Origin
Old English
Root
theah

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 2: though, throw, between and 7 more words.