Words / A2

EEVN/ˈiːvn/

Even emphasises something surprising: even the teacher laughed; she did not even look up. It is not the same as evening or as even (smooth/level) in the adjective sense. Even if / even though introduce contrast. Put even before the surprising word. Still and yet are different emphasis words.

Meaning

Used to emphasise something surprising or unexpected.

Examples

• “She was so tired that she fell asleep even at her desk.”
• “Even a short walk will help.”
• “He cannot even remember my name.”

Good to know

even + surprising word. even if / even though. Not the noun evening.

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