even if it seems an eternity vs even what seems an eternity

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Even if it seems an eternity' implies a condition or possibility that something feels like an eternity. On the other hand, 'even what seems an eternity' suggests that the thing being referred to actually feels like an eternity. The choice between them depends on the intended meaning.

Last updated: March 19, 2024

even if it seems an eternity

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express the idea that something feels like it is taking a very long time, even if it may not actually be. It implies a sense of perception or feeling.

Examples:

Even if it seems an eternity, I will wait for you.
Even if it seems an eternity, the journey will be worth it.

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Alternatives:

Even though it feels like an eternity
Even if it feels like forever
Even if it seems like a long time

even what seems an eternity

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to emphasize that something truly feels like it is taking an extremely long time, without questioning the perception of time. It suggests a more definitive sense of duration.

Examples:

I will wait for you, even what seems an eternity.
The meeting lasted, even what seems an eternity.

Alternatives:

Even what feels like an eternity
Even what seems like forever
Even what seems like a long time

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even if it seems an eternity vs even what seems an eternity