even though — used to introduce a fact or situation that contrasts with the main statement, similar to 'although' but stronger
Part of speech: CONJUNCTION
Definition: used to introduce a fact or situation that contrasts with the main statement, similar to 'although' but stronger
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈiːvən ðoʊ/
Example Sentences
- Even though I set five alarms, I still woke up late for school.
- Even though the robot vacuum is expensive, it still gets stuck under the couch every time.
- Even though he studied all night, he couldn't remember a single vocabulary word during the exam.
even though
CONJUNCTION[/ˈiːvən ðoʊ/]
used to introduce a fact or situation that contrasts with the main statement, similar to 'although' but stronger
Even though it was pouring rain, he kept jogging along the park path.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase combines two Old English words: 'even' derives from Old English 'efen' (flat, level, equal), while 'though' comes from Old English 'þēah' (however, nevertheless). The combination developed in Middle English as 'even' was used as an intensifier placed before 'though' to strengthen the sense of concession.
Breakdown
even (intensifier; from Old English 'efen' meaning level/equal, extended to emphasize contrast) + though (concessive conjunction; from Old English 'þēah' meaning nevertheless). The pairing creates a stronger emphatic sense of concession compared to 'though' alone.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Even though I set five alarms, I still woke up late for school.”
“Even though the robot vacuum is expensive, it still gets stuck under the couch every time.”
“Even though he studied all night, he couldn't remember a single vocabulary word during the exam.”
“Even though the weather forecast predicted rain, we decided to go hiking anyway.”
“Even though she doesn't like spicy food, she ordered the hottest ramen just to impress her friends.”
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