even though

phrase

—used as a stronger way to say "though" or "although"
She stayed with him even though he often mistreated her.
I'm going even though it may rain.

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Beatrice’s children do have aristocratic titles, even though Eugenie’s don’t. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026 So even though Darlene Love had been billed on the album’s greatest track, her name remained lost as well. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026 This matchup should be very close, even though the books are favoring Van to win this one. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026 Interest accrues at 18% against the building’s property tax account, and a large unpaid lien could put its mortgage at risk, even though co-op boards have none of DOF’s collection or enforcement powers. — Michael Wolfe, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for even though

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“Even though.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20though. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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