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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Imperfect though it may be, or imperfect as it may be

Hi, I'm an EFL learner.

my English teacher said, " though and as are different in this sentence. actually as is more concise."

This is the sentence.

'Capitalism is a good system of economics, imperfect though it may be.'

'Capitalism is a good system of economics, imperfect as it may be.'

I can't understand why as is more concise.

Why is that so? Could you tell me the difference between the meanings or connotations?

please,Emotion: wink

I''m waiting.

Thank you a lot[F]
  

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parading Capitalism is a good system of economics, imperfect though it may be. Yes, it is imperfect. But nevertheless, it's a good system.

— Avangi

  • parading Capitalism is a good system of economics, imperfect though it may be.
  • Yes, it is imperfect.
  • But nevertheless, it's a good system.
  • Capitalism is a good system of economics, imperfect as it may be.
  • ".
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parading Capitalism is a good system of economics, imperfect though it may be. Yes, it is imperfect. But nevertheless, it's a good system.

Capitalism is a good system of economics, imperfect as it may be. - at its particular level of imperfection
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Hi,

Often, there is no difference intended. Here are a few comments on nuances.

my English teacher said, " though and as are different in this sentence. actually as is more concise."

This is the sentence.

'Capitalism is a good system of economics, imperfect though it may be.'

One use of 'though' is to suggest possibility. Thus, this version sounds a bit
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I don't care how long ago that was posted ...but do hope I'm not in breach of int'l treaties concerning thread necromancy with what follows. That, esteemed Avangi, is an absolutely spectacular explanation. One that I feel demands appreciation, feeble as this attempt at expressing which may be. I think I'll leave it at that, lest I have an aneurysm from all this trying to sound smart... well, done.
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