even though / even if
What’s the difference between “even though” and “even if”?
Check out the examples below and then use these word pairs in your own writing.
Even though = despite (the fact that)
– Even though today was sunny, it was cold outside.
– Despite today being sunny, it was cold outside.
– I passed the test even though I didn’t study.
– I passed the test despite the fact that I didn’t study.
– Even though we scored a lot of points, we lost the game.
– Despite the fact that we scored a lot of points, we lost the game.
Even if = whether or not (often used in unreal situations)
– I want to see the movie even if you think it’s bad.
– I want to see the movie whether or not you think it’s bad.
– Even if the meeting runs late, I will call you tonight.
– Whether or not the meeting runs late, I will call you tonight.
Compare these examples.
– I’m going running even though it’s raining. (despite the fact that)
– I’m going running even if it rains. (it might rain / it might not.}
– Even though they will extend the deadline, the project will be late. (real situation)
– Even if they extend the deadline, the project will be late. (unreal situation)
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