even though

even though

1. although, though; despite or in spite of the fact that

   She left him even though she still loved him.

2. (archaic) Even if.
   • 1903, Howard Pyle, The Story of King Arthur and His Knights

     As it is, I would defend her honor even though I died in that defence.

• Even though is almost identical in meaning with plain though or although; the main difference is that even though is more emphatic, putting stronger emphasis on the contrast between the two clauses it connects.
• Unlike plain though, even though generally only connects clauses; one can typically hear constructions like "He is friendly, though quiet", while "He was friendly, even though quiet" is quite rare.