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Even vs even if

Both 'even' and 'even if' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Even' is used to emphasize a surprising or extreme situation, while 'even if' is used to introduce a hypothetical situation or condition.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 695 views

Even

The word 'even' is correct and commonly used in English to emphasize a surprising or extreme situation.

Use 'even' to emphasize a surprising or extreme situation, such as 'I can't believe he ate the whole cake, even the decorations.'

Examples:

She managed to finish the race, even though she had twisted her ankle.
He always arrives early, even on weekends.
The movie was so boring that even the actors fell asleep.
I can't believe he won the competition, even with his limited experience.
Even the most experienced climbers can struggle with this mountain.

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Even helped me understand my true origins.
Even because... this situation has become pathetic.
Even death cannot touch the flowers blooming there.
Even money can't rush bacteria.
Even your blessed vodka has stopped working.
Even funeral directors have to beware of transference.
Even dead, that woman casts a shadow.
Even our Queen is a heretic.
Even a park fence gives him claustrophobia.
Even George Jefferson agrees with me.
Even for opening another club downtown...
Even Supreme Court Justices have hearts.
Even love needs help from technology.
Even by your predilection for violence.
Even the fruit is beautiful here.
Even an amnesiac remembers what to do.
Even sociableness has become a consumer good.
Even paradise takes a little shaping.
Even after your friends got away.
Even your skinny women disgust me.

Alternatives:

surprisingly
unexpectedly
remarkably
strangely
oddly

even if

The phrase 'even if' is correct and commonly used in English to introduce a hypothetical situation or condition.

Use 'even if' to introduce a hypothetical situation or condition, such as 'Even if it rains, we will still have the picnic.'

Examples:

Even if I had the money, I wouldn't buy that expensive car.
She would go to the party, even if she wasn't feeling well.
Even if you study hard, you may not pass the exam.
I will support you, even if others don't.
Even if he apologizes, I won't forgive him.

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And even if British cars were terrible...
Find words even if they are misspelled.
Get things fixed right away, even if it means fighting with the landlord.
Ms. Korn, even if I had the authority to delay his arrest...
He would have it even if he were poor.
You'd have this job even if you weren't my son-in-law.
No, even if we roughed him up.
They see the mark, and even if you...
Fortunately, he couldn't help them even if he wanted to.
Not without good qualities... even if very few.
Tell me, even if you're scared.
You'd be amazed, even if three people...
I have to try, even if it's risky.
You'd show her even if she didn't.
You'll be fine even if you go alone.
It still hurts even if it was just a dream.
But even if you meant it, it's impossible.
We'll still love you, even if it blows.
Everybody spoils and pampers her, even if she's annoying.
Promise me she will even if Daddy says no.

Alternatives:

although
even though
in spite of
despite
regardless of

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