<p><strong>Conjunction</strong></p><ul><li>(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.</li><li>even if; granting that (often preceded by even).</li></ul><p><strong>Adverb</strong></p><ul><li>for all that; however.</li></ul>