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even though

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌiːvən ˈðoʊ/ · UK /ˌiːvən ˈðəʊ/

even though means: Used to show that something is true despite another fact that makes it surprising.

conjunction

DESPITE A FACTB1

Used to show that something is true despite another fact that makes it surprising.

  • I smiled even though I was tired.
  • She helped us even though she was busy.
  • Even though the shop was closing, they let us in.

How to use it: even though + clause (We went out even though it was raining.)

Similar words: although, though

Common phrases: even though tired, even though late

Questions about even though

What does even though mean?

Used to show that something is true despite another fact that makes it surprising.

What is even though in other languages?

Türkçe: -e rağmen · Español: aunque · Français: bien que · Deutsch: obwohl · Italiano: anche se · 日本語: にもかかわらず

How do you pronounce even though?

In American English /ˌiːvən ˈðoʊ/; in British English /ˌiːvən ˈðəʊ/.

How do you use even though in a sentence?

I smiled even though I was tired. She helped us even though she was busy.

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