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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Including takeout, that total would be $203,784, even though 43% of Americans say they spend $20 or less per person when they dine out.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026

Samsung lost ground even though it projected a 19-fold surge in its second-quarter operating profit, signaling that its record earnings streak will continue amid insatiable AI-related demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

Much of the U.S. is already baking under searing heat — even though El Niño is not yet in full force.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026

Strong magnets placed near the moving isopods had no effect, even though the Golan Heights is known for unusual magnetic properties.

From Science Daily • Jul. 6, 2026

Mom and Dad had brought me to middle school orientation and stuck around for the family tour even though Celia had just finished eighth grade in this very same building.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

even though

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