Though, thought, tough, through or throughout?
These words are all very similar in spelling and pronunciation, which makes it difficult to distinguish them. Take a look at the chart below to better understand the differences.
| Though | is a conjunction and is synonymous with but and although. | I like ice cream, though this flavor isn’t good. |
| Thought | is the past tense of the verb to think. | I thought it was a good idea at the time. |
| Tough | is an adjective meaning hard, firm, or difficult. | It was a tough game to win. |
| Through | is a preposition meaning from one end to the other, or from beginning to end. | I moved through the crowd of people. |
| Throughout | is also a preposition, and it means during a time period or in every part/place. | Music was playing throughout the store. |