even though

/ˈiːvən ˈðoʊ/

despite the fact that

I'll go to the party even though I'm tired.

I'll attend the party despite feeling tired.

formalinformal

Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with what has just been said or what is generally expected.

She decided to travel even though she had a lot of work to do.

She chose to travel despite having a heavy workload.

Even though it was raining, we went to the beach.

Despite the rain, we went to the beach.

Often used to emphasize a contrast between two ideas or situations.

Collocations

even thoughdespite the fact that

despite the possibility that

without being prevented by

Use 'even though' to highlight a contrast between two ideas, making the unexpected outcome more prominent.

'Even though' is versatile but may sound more emphatic than 'although' in formal writing.

From Middle English 'even though' (literally 'even if'), combining 'even' (meaning 'in any case') and 'though' (meaning 'if').

Can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Often interchangeable with 'although' or 'though' but may sound more emphatic.

even

in any case

adverb

though

conjunction

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