even if
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Meaning · English
despite a possibility that
Register: neutral
Examples
I'll go to the party even if it's raining.
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “even if” mean?
despite a possibility that
Is “even if” formal or informal?
even if is generally neutral.