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even though

/ˈiːvən ðəʊ/

[/ˈiːvən ðəʊ/]

despite the fact that

Intermediatephrase

Definition

Used to emphasize a strong contrast with the main idea.

Example

Even though he was exhausted, he stayed up to finish the project.

Even though he was exhausted, he stayed up to finish the project.

Etymology

From "even," used for emphasis, plus "though."

How & Where It’s Used

A stronger, more emphatic form of "although."

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