even
/ˈi:vən/even
ADVERBDefinition of even
You use even to focus on the most surprising or unlikely case.
With preposition phrases:
Example: Even in peaceful countries, there are problems.
With noun phrases:
Example: Everyone walks to school here, even the teachers.
With adjective phrases:
Example: She didn't tell me about it and I expect she wasn't even aware of it.
With verb phrases:
Example: Our progress was not rewarded. In fact, it was not even mentioned.
even
EXAMPLESExamples of even
Even in peaceful countries, there are problems.
Example sentenceShe felt a lot of pain walking even though she was only in her thirties.
Example sentenceEveryone walks to school here, even the teachers.
Example sentenceNot even the world's fastest runner can run that fast.
Example sentenceShe didn't tell me about it and I expect she wasn't even aware of it.
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