even though

English

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈiːvən ðəʊ/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈivən ðoʊ/

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Conjunction

even though

1. Although; though; despite or in spite of the fact that.

   She left him even though she still loved him.

   • 1972 March 14, Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola, The Godfather, spoken by Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando), Paramount Pictures:

     I can't remember the last time that you invited me to your house for a cup of coffee even though my wife is godmother to your only child.

2. (archaic) Even if.
   • 1903, Howard Pyle, The Story of King Arthur and His Knights:

     As it is, I would defend her honor even though I died in that defence.

Usage notes

• Even though is almost identical in meaning with plain though or although; the main difference is that even though is more emphatic, putting stronger emphasis on the contrast between the two clauses it connects.
• Unlike plain though, even though generally only connects clauses; one can typically hear constructions such as, “He is friendly, though quiet”, while “He was friendly, even though quiet” is quite rare.

Synonyms

• (in spite of the fact that): albeit, much as; see also Thesaurus:even though

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