even though

idiom

used as a stronger way to say "though" or "although"
She stayed with him even though he often mistreated her.
I'm going even though it may rain.

Examples of even though in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Weinstein believes his causes are righteous and has demonstrated a stubborn willingness to try again and again to get voters to agree, even though drug companies and landlord interests have spent double what the foundation has to defeat the efforts. Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2024 In the course of the 90-minute debate, Trump managed to offend Blacks, Hispanics and Palestinians even though his microphone was muted half the time. Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 30 June 2024 Democratic voters and lawmakers keep backing much older candidates for president and congressional leadership posts, even though there are plenty of youthful up-and-comers. Paul Kane, Washington Post, 29 June 2024 Social media users claimed the swimsuit was designed for children, even though Target only sold it in adult sizes. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 29 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for even though 

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“Even though.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20though. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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