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even more exciting

fixed phr..
A2 Elementary Oxford

fixed phr.. A phrase you use to make a comparison stronger. It means something is much more exciting than you might expect.

fixed phr.. An intensified comparative adjectival phrase where the adverb 'even' adds emphasis, suggesting the degree of comparison is surprising or greater than expected.


SIMPLE

The second movie is even more exciting.

CONTEXTUAL

I thought the book was great, but the film adaptation was even more exciting.

COMPLEX

The initial discovery was groundbreaking, but the subsequent revelation of its practical applications proved to be an even more exciting development for the entire scientific community.

Usage

The word 'even' is used to add emphasis to a comparative adjective like 'more exciting', 'taller', or 'faster'.

Teaching tip

Teach 'even' as an intensifier for comparatives (even taller, even faster), contrasting it with 'very' which modifies base adjectives (very tall, very exciting).

Pitfall

The movie was even exciting.The movie was even more exciting.'Even' emphasizes a comparison, so it must be used with a comparative form like 'more exciting' or 'faster'.

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