English

Conjunction

even though

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

   She left him even though she still loved him.

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 like "He is friendly, though quiet", with "He was friendly, even though quiet" being quite rare.

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