Definitions
- Used to introduce a contrasting statement or idea. - Used to indicate a shift in direction or topic. - Used to express a degree of uncertainty or reservation.
- Used to introduce a contrasting statement or idea. - Used to indicate a concession or qualification. - Used to express a degree of uncertainty or reservation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both however and though are used to introduce a contrasting statement or idea.
- 2Both can be used to express a degree of uncertainty or reservation.
- 3Both can be used as conjunctions or adverbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Position: However is typically used at the beginning of a sentence, while though can be used at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence.
- 2Function: However is often used to indicate a shift in direction or topic, while though is often used to indicate a concession or qualification.
- 3Usage: However is more formal and is commonly used in academic or professional writing, while though is more informal and is commonly used in spoken language or casual writing.
- 4Punctuation: However is usually followed by a comma, while though is not always followed by a comma.
- 5Meaning: However emphasizes a contrast between two ideas, while though emphasizes a concession or qualification to a previous statement.
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Remember this!
However and though are both used to introduce a contrasting statement or idea and can express a degree of uncertainty or reservation. However, however is more formal and often used to indicate a shift in direction or topic, while though is more informal and often used to indicate a concession or qualification.
