The difference between words: [even though] and [even if]
► The grammatical expression “even though” can be used with various verb tenses and has the same meaning as the word “although”. For example:
- Even though I was invited to the party, I didn’t go.
- I will work overtime this weekend even though I don’t want to.
- Even though my friend isn’t good at singing, he always sings a lot at karaoke.
► However, “even if” is usually used to talk about what you will do at a future time despite something which might go against your plan. For example:
- Even if my ex-girlfriend is at the party, I’m going to go.
- I won’t work overtime this weekend even if my boss asks me to.
- Even if my company offers me a promotion, I won’t take it.
▼ Please note that “even if” is usually used with a future situation and that the situation on which the decision is based is only a possibility. Therefore, with the examples above, it’s only POSSIBLE the ex-girlfriend will be at the party, that the boss will ask the person to work overtime and that the company will offer the person a promotion. These things MIGHT happen, but they’re not certain.
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