subordinating conjunction · neutral
even if
/ˈiːvən ɪf/EV·en·if
used to say that something would be true or happen despite a particular condition (often hypothetical)
Examples
“Even if the economy improves, many people will still struggle to find well‑paid jobs.”
“I would go on holiday even if I had only a little money.”
“Even if he apologises, she may not forgive him.”
Band 8 sentence
“Even if technology becomes cheaper, structural unemployment may still persist without retraining programmes.”
Collocations
- even if + clause
- would + verb + even if + clause
Word family
Common mistakes
Even though he studied hard, he might not pass if it is hypothetical.→Even if he studied hard, he might not pass.
I will go even if it will rain.→I will go even if it rains.
Say it for a higher band
5if→6even though→7+even if
Synonyms
even though
Easily confused
even though
“Even though she was tired, she finished the assignment.”
although
“Although he tried, he couldn't solve the problem.”
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