English Phrase of the Day
even ifDefinitions
| English > English | |
| even if | |
| 1. conj. Regardless of whether; irrespective of (something happening or being the case). | |
| I'm going to go for a picnic tomorrow even if it rains all day. | |
| Analysis | |
| Even | |
| 1. n. An ethnic Even: a member of an indigenous people living in the Siberia and the Russian Far East. | |
| 2. adj. Flat and level. | |
| Clear out those rocks. The surface must be even. | |
| 3. adj. Without great variation. | |
| Despite her fear, she spoke in an even voice. | |
| if | |
| 1. conj. Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition or choice. | |
| If it rains, I shall get wet. | |
| 2. conj. (computing) In the event that a statement is true (a programming statement that acts in a similar manner). | |
| If A, then B, else C. | |
| 3. conj. Supposing that; used with past or past perfect subjunctive indicating that the condition is closed. | |
Example Sentences
Even if it costs my life!  Even if the citizens of today don't want to. I will father, even if it kills me. Even if it means crossing the street, I've got to do it. Even if all that were true, which it isn't, don't you feel like I am somewhat obliged to do it myself? |
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