# even if

idiom · CEFR B1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/even-if
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

you use this to say that something will stay the same, no matter what happens or what is true.

## Examples

- I will go for a walk even if it rains.
- You should finish your project on time, even if you have to work late tonight.
- The company intends to pursue the merger, even if the shareholders express strong opposition during the upcoming annual meeting.

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