as and though: special word order

Adjective / adverb + as + clause

As and though can be used in a special structure after an adjective or adverb.

In this case they both mean 'although', and suggest an emphatic contrast.
Cold as/though it was, we went out. (= Although it was very cold,...)
Tired as/though I was, I went on working. (- Although I was very tired,...)
Bravely as/though they fought, they had no chance of winning.
Much as/though I respect your point of view, I can't agree.
We can't come and see you this weekend, much as we'd like to.
Strange though it may seem, I don't like watching cricket.

Occasionally as can be used in this construction to mean 'because'.

Tired as she was, I decided not to disturb her. In American English, as... as is normally used in this structure.

As cold as it was, we went out.

For the word order in structures like/ did as good