EVEN THOUGH
Even though is used to express a fact, something that is real or true.
'Even though' means 'despite/in spite of' the fact.
It is more emphatic or stronger than 'though' or 'although'.
- Even though John is rich, he lives
in a small house.
(John is rich, but despite having money he lives in a small house.) - Even though she likes animals, Mary doesn't want a dog.
(Mary likes animals, but in spite of that she doesn't want a dog.) - Even though the building was damaged, business
went on as usual.
(The building was damaged, but despite that business went on as usual.) - Even though I washed it several times, I couldn't get rid of the stain.
(I couldn't get rid of the stain despite washing it several times.)
EVEN IF
Even if is used in a supposition or hypothesis.
It refers to an imaginary or unreal situation.
- Even if Caroline earned a big salary, she would not buy a fast car.
(Supposing Caroline earned a big salary. She still wouldn't buy a fast car because she thinks they are too dangerous.) - Even if I had time and money, I still wouldn't go on a cruise.
(Supposing I had time and money. I still wouldn't go on a cruise. I have other reasons for not going.) - I wouldn't wear that dress even if I got it for free!
(Imagine getting that dress for nothing. I still wouldn't wear it!) - Even if Tom was offered a job in New York, he wouldn't accept it.
(Supposing Tom was offered a job in New York. He wouldn’t accept it because he doesn't like big cities.)
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