English · Greetings & Phrases
even though
/ˈiːvən ðəʊ/
[/ˈiːvən ðəʊ/]
despite the fact that
Intermediatephrase
Definition
Used to emphasize a strong contrast with the main idea.
Example
Even though he was exhausted, he stayed up to finish the project.
Even though he was exhausted, he stayed up to finish the project.
Etymology
From "even," used for emphasis, plus "though."
How & Where It’s Used
A stronger, more emphatic form of "although."