2even adverb
1 — used to stress something that is surprising or unlikely ▪ It's so simple that even a child can do it. ▪ Not only did she stay in business, she even managed to make a profit. ▪ They've changed everything about the place, even the color! ▪ They've changed the doors, the carpets, the color, even! 2 — used to stress the difference between two things that are being compared ▪ His first book was good, but this one is even better. ▪ An even bigger change came the next year. 3 — used after a negative word (such as not or a contraction of not) to stress the smallness of an amount or effort ▪ Not only didn't they help, they didn't even offer to help! ▪ We thought he'd be interested in the painting, but he didn't even glance at it. ▪ She didn't even give him a second thought. 4 — used to stress something that goes beyond what has just been mentioned in some way (such as by being stronger or more specific) ▪ They were willing, even eager, to help. ▪ The disease can cause brain damage and even death.
even as
: at the same time as
▪ They are finishing the job even as we speak. [=they are finishing the job right now]
▪ They are finishing the job even as we speak. [=they are finishing the job right now]
even if
— used to stress that something will happen despite something else that might prevent it ▪ I'm going to the party even if it rains. [=whether or not it rains]
even now/then 1 — used to stress that something is or was happening at a particular time ▪ They are even now preparing for his arrival. [=they are preparing for his arrival right now] ▪ Enemy troops were even then approaching the city. 2 — used to stress that something (such as a person's attitude or behavior) was or is very surprising and unexpected ▪ We showed her the proof, but even then, she wouldn't admit she was wrong. ▪ Despite all that went wrong, he insists even now that he would do it again.
even so
— used to introduce a statement that is somehow different from what has just been said ▪ These problems are not as bad as they were. Even so, there is much more work to be done.
even though
— 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.
