even though

ADVERB

nevertheless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

still though yet

STRONG

nonetheless notwithstanding withal

WEAK

after all although but even so howbeit not the less regardless still and all

CONJUNCTION

albeit

Synonyms

WEAK

admitting even if notwithstanding

CONJUNCTION

although

Synonyms

WEAK

admitting albeit despite despite the fact even if even supposing granting granting all this in spite of much as notwithstanding still supposing though when whereas while yet

CONJUNCTION

though

Synonyms

STRONGEST

although even if yet

STRONG

despite the fact notwithstanding

WEAK

albeit despite

CONJUNCTION

yet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

although though

PREPOSITION

despite

Synonyms

STRONGEST

in spite of regardless of

WEAK

against although even with in contempt of in defiance of in the face of notwithstanding undeterred by

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A bit dazzled by the sun, he appeared relaxed, even though his building was hit.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

The same effect did not appear in younger adults, even though beetroot juice also changed their oral microbiome.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Raducanu losing to Sierra was not a surprise in itself, even though the Briton is ranked 29 places higher in the world.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

The hotel association said that even though initial indications are bad, things could still get better.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The words hurt, even though I knew he was mad.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

even though

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