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In 2050 even we might have a robot friend.
In 2050 we might even have a robot friend.
We use even to emphasise something surprising or unexpected, and we put it before the element we want to emphasise.
If it emphasises the verb or action, it goes before the main verb: ‘I even forgot her name.’
It goes after a modal verb or the first auxiliary verb: ‘I will even pay for your taxi.’ ‘They have even sent invitations.’
In the example above, even emphasises the action, not we, so it goes after might.
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I don’t know whether it will rain, but we’ll go for a walk even though it rains.
I don’t know whether it will rain, but we’ll go for a walk even if it rains.
Use even though when something is true or known to be true: ‘Even though it was raining, we went for a walk.’ Even though means ‘although’, but it gives the contrast more emphasis.
Use even if for a possible or imagined situation. It means that the result will not change whether the situation happens or not: ‘Even if it rains, we’ll go for a walk.’
Compare these sentences:
- Even though I studied hard, I didn’t pass the exam. (= I studied hard, but I didn’t pass.)
- Even if I study hard, I won’t pass the exam. (= I won’t pass whether I study hard or not.)