Have you ever heard someone say something like, “It’s even colder today than yesterday,” or “He even brought his cat to the party,” and thought… what’s going on with that little word even? It’s just four letters, but even does a lot of work in English. Native speakers use it all the time — in comparisons, for contrast, for emphasis — and in a few fixed phrases, too. So today, let’s break it down.
FAQ
Question:How do we use EVEN in English?
Answer: Here are three out of seven ways. Listen to this English lesson podcast to learn them all! We use even to show surprise: “He even brought his cat.” We use even followed by a comparative for strong comparisons: “This exam is even harder than the last one.”
We use even though for contrast: “Even though I was tired, I kept working.”
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