even though

== English == === Alternative forms === eventhough === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈiːvən ðəʊ/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈivən ðoʊ/ === Conjunction === even though Although; though; despite or in spite of the fact that. (archaic) Even if. ==== Usage notes ==== Even though is almost identical in meaning with plain though or although; the main difference is that even though is more emphatic, putting stronger emphasis on the contrast between the two clauses it connects. Unlike plain though, even though generally only connects clauses; one can typically hear constructions such as, “He is friendly, though quiet”, while “He was friendly, even though quiet” is quite rare. ==== Synonyms ==== (in spite of the fact that): albeit, much as; see also Thesaurus:even though ==== Translations ==== === References === “even though”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.