Explore this spelling list: ough words - set 2. This page and its activities are crafted to help you perfect your spelling. Choose between games, tests, and downloadable activities to learn in a way that suits you.
The letter combination ough can represent a variety of sounds, making these words challenging but important to learn. In this list, you'll find words like though and thorough, where the ough sounds different in each case.
Though the words in this list are spelt similarly, the way they are pronounced varies. Understanding these differences will help you spell and pronounce them more confidently. Pay close attention to each word’s unique sound, and with practice, you'll soon be confident with these tricky ough words.
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though |
Even though he was tired he kept running.
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although |
Although it was raining, the children still wanted to go out to play.
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through |
He kicked the ball through the window.
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thorough |
This room needs a thorough clean.
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borough |
A borough is a large town or district.
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thoroughly |
Everyone was thoroughly bored by the end of the long journey.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 17. ough and augh words
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