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even though

fixed phr..
B1 Intermediate Oxford

fixed phr.. you use this to connect two ideas when the second part makes the first part surprising.

fixed phr.. a subordinating conjunction used to introduce a concessive clause, emphasizing a contrast between a statement and a surprising reality.


SIMPLE

He went for a run even though it was raining.

CONTEXTUAL

Even though she studied for weeks, she still felt nervous before the final exam.

COMPLEX

The company reported record profits even though the global economy was facing a significant downturn.

Usage

can be used at the start or in the middle of a sentence to link two contrasting facts.

Teaching tip

contrast with 'although' and 'though'; 'even though' is more emphatic and stronger than the other two.

Pitfall

Even though of the rain, we went out.Even though it was raining, we went out.this phrase must be followed by a subject and a verb, not just a noun phrase.

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