2021-02-13 ศัพท์ น่าสับสน ชุด T – Though – thought -through
2021-02-13
ศัพท์ น่าสับสน ชุด T – Though – thought -through
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ออกเสียง though = ‘THOH’
ออกเสียง thought = ‘THAWT’
ออกเสียง through = ‘THROO’
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WORDS OFTEN CONFUSED WITH THOUGH
Among some conservatives
there is a traditional objection to
the use of though in place of although as a conjunction.
However, the latter (earlier all though)
was originally an emphatic form of the former,
and there is nothing in contemporary English usage
to justify such a distinction.
Farlex Trivia Dictionary.
= Although and though are interchangeable as conjunctions,
but to start a clause, use although.
See also related terms for interchangeable.
Abused, Confused, & Misused Words by Mary Embree
through
= by way of: We’ll be driving through Seattle.;
= finished: We’ll be through with the project by tonight.
Not to be confused with:
threw = past tense of throw; hurl; cast; emit; project:
She threw the ball a long way.
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WHEN TO USE
What are other ways to say thought?
A thought is a single actor product of thinking.
How is this word different from idea, conception, and notion?
Learn more on Thesaurus.com.
Where Did The Phrase “Thoughts And Prayers” Come From?
From mass shootings to natural disasters,
it seems like every day, there’s a new tragedy on the news.
With social media amplifying these stories, more and more people are offering their condolences than ever before.
And one of the most popular phrases online?
“Thoughts and prayers.”
While theories on the history of the phrase “thoughts and prayers” vary,
it is often traced back to the Columbine High School massacre of 1999.
In the face of such an incomprehensible tragedy,
the general public felt unable to do anything tangible
to take away the pain of the victims’ families, as well as the survivors.
Furthermore, politicians felt restricted in what they could say or do, especially since the tragedy was directly related
to the contentious gun debate that exists in the United States.
Enter a supportive, albeit passive, phrase to express sympathy.
How is the phrase thoughts and prayers used today?
Since then, these seemingly harmless,
often well-intended words have been used
after everything from hurricanes to acts of terrorism.
The phrase has gained particular momentum in the wake of mass shootings, such as the 2015 Paris attacks, the 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting, the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, and the 2018 Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.
When people, especially politicians,
expressed their “thoughts and prayers” after these events,
they were heavily criticized if they were perceived as taking little action, particularly legislatively.
To those who were offended, the words seemed hollow.
How did thoughts and prayers become bad?
On their own, the words thoughts and prayers aren’t inherently bad.
In this context, thoughts typically refer to thinking positively
for a victim and hoping that they recover quickly.
Similarly, prayers generally implies that a person will pray for a quick recovery.
Generally speaking, though,
the criticism lies in the lack of action that goes along with these words.
This is particularly true on social media,
when a person may simply type “thoughts and prayers”
before moving on to whatever content is trending that day.
This is sometimes labeled by critics as slacktivism,
especially when it pertains to passive political engagement.
What should you say after a tragedy?
So, what are the proper words to express your condolences?
Every person will face tragedy at some point in their lives,
and every person will support a loved one going through a tragedy as well.
If “thoughts and prayers” truly feels heartfelt to you,
then by all means, say that.
But, if there are other ways
you feel like you can support someone during a trying time in their lives, stick to that.
The beauty of languageis that it’s personal to every human being,
each wordmeans something slightly different for each person.
At the end of the day, express your sympathy the same way you’d want someone to treat you during a time of need.
And, remember actions typically speak louder than words.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
'Though'
Many more people found themselves concerned with
the precise meaning of the word though than is usual at this time of year,
after the word made a small, but important, appearance in the recently released account of President Trump’s conversation with the Ukrainian president.
Though may function as a conjunction (meaning “in spite of the fact that” or “in spite of the possibility that”)
and as an adverb (meaning “however, nevertheless”).
Trump’s use of the word was in its adverbial role.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Words at Play
How "Thru" Turned Into "Through"
And Then to "Thru" Again
Near the end of 2010,
the Associated Press announced that its stylebook,
used by many newspaper editors and writers,
would now allow for the use of drive-thru instead of drive-through.
At an editor's conference in 2014,
there was an audible gasp in the room when this was mentioned
(never mind that it was a few years old):
the decline of English in action!
Hardly. The spelling of through has gone through a number of changes since it first appeared in English around 700 AD:
acquiring an o, moving the r around a bit,
claiming a g, dropping each of these things willy-nilly.
In fact, the spelling thru predates through by over 100 years. Why?
When English first began its written life,
words were spelled according to how they were pronounced.
Through began life as the Old English word spelled either as thurh or thuruh.
Old English, used from about 500-1100AD,
was a completely phonetic language:
in other words, you said every letter in the word.
That began to changeas English was influenced (through invasions and political upheaval) by Old Norse and French.
Some words (like through) gained additional spellings
that were based on the changing ways that words were pronounced throughout the English-speaking world.
Scholars have found over 50 spelling variants of through,
everything from thru to thorgh to thorth to throche to through.
How did we go from several dozen spellings of through to just two? Standardization.
The introduction of the printing press in England
began the process of standardizing spelling in the early 16th century,
and this trend slowly continued until the 1800s.
Spelling variants continue to exist, of course – witness thru – but we no longer have the abundance of them that we had in the 1500s.
We've come to think of English spelling as static,
which is in part why the AP Stylebook's announcement drew so many gasps.
All that said, thru is still considered an informal variant of through,
despite its history and the AP's limited approval.
Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary
usage:
Some usage guides object to the use of though in place of although
as a conjunction.
However, the latter (earlier all though) was orig. an emphatic form of the former, and there is nothing in contemporary English usage to justify such a distinction. Both are fully standard.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Choose the Right Synonym for thought
Noun
IDEA, CONCEPT, CONCEPTION, THOUGHT, NOTION, IMPRESSION
mean what exists in the mind as a representation
(as of something comprehended) or as a formulation
(as of a plan).
IDEA may apply to a mental image or formulation of something seen or knownor imagined, to a pure abstraction, or to something assumed or vaguely sensed.
innovative ideas my idea of paradise
CONCEPT may apply to the idea formed by consideration of instances of a species or genusor, more broadly, to any idea of what a thing ought to be.
a society with no concept of private property
CONCEPTION is often interchangeable with CONCEPT;
it may stress the process of imagining or formulatingrather than the result.
our changing conception of what constitutes art
THOUGHT is likely to suggest the result of reflecting, reasoning, or meditatingrather than of imagining.
commit your thoughts to paper
NOTION suggests an idea not much resolved by analysis or reflection and may suggest the capricious or accidental.
you have the oddest notions
IMPRESSION applies to an idea or notion resulting immediately from some stimulation of the senses.
the first impression is of soaring height
Collins COBUILD English Usage
Although & though
1. used as conjunctions
You use although or though to introduce a subordinate clause
in which you mention something that contrasts with what you are saying in the main clause.
Though is not used in very formal English.
I can't play the piano, although I took lessons for years.
It wasn't my decision, though I think I agree with it.
You can put even in front of though for emphasis.
She wore a coat, even though it was a very hot day.
Don't put 'even' in front of although.
Be Careful!
When a sentence begins with although or though,
don't use'but' or 'yet' to introduce the main clause.
Don't say, for example, 'Although he was late, yet he stopped to buy a sandwich'.
You say 'Although he was late, he stopped to buy a sandwich'.
Although he was English, he spoke fluent French.
Though he hadn't stopped working all day, he wasn't tired.
Be Careful!
Don't use although or though in front of a noun phrase.
Don't say, for example, 'Although his hard work, he failed his exam'.
You say 'In spite of his hard work, he failed his exam'
or 'Despite his hard work, he failed his exam'.
In spite of poor health, my father was always cheerful.
Despite her confidence, Cindy was uncertain what to do next.
2. 'though' used as an adverb
Though is sometimes an adverb.
You use it when you are making a statement that contrasts with what you have just said.
You usually put though after the first phrase in the sentence.
Fortunately though, this is a story with a happy ending.
For Ryan, though, it was a busy year.
In conversation, you can also put though at the end of a sentence.
I can't stay. I'll have a coffee though.
Although is neveran adverb.
Common Errors In English Usage Dictionary
Though & thought& through
Although most of us know the differences
between these words people often type
one of them when they mean another.
Spelling checkers won’t catch this sort of slip,
So, look out for it.
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