It was never needed in the past and ads no context that a simple exclamation point or bold letters could do if a person wants to add emphasis.
It was never needed in the past and ads no context that a simple exclamation point or bold letters could do if a person wants to add emphasis.
Tho = 3 letters, all necessary
Though = 6 letters, 3 unnecessary
So, brevity.
Additionally, “tho” is more casual and observational in usage, “though” implies more a more deliberate counterpoint.
Yes, this is a great point.
What if you’re not into the whole brevity thing though?
The great news about language is you determine how it’s used, so if you want to superfluouate your words, go for it. I suppose the only limitation on how you use language is your ability to communicate with people you need to. And, like, some laws.
Then use the whole word
I kno.
I no*
ik