) but always has the extreme-indicating sense the OED eloquently describes. It usually 'modifies' a noun group or identifier (Even she forgot my birthday; She forgot even my birthday / my birthday) or a clause (She even forgot my birthday) but can 'modify' a verb (He slapped him, he punched him - he even kicked him). However, this isn't a ...

2014年2月17日 · Even after a warning, he is still doing the same." Despite being warned, he is still at it. The meanings are extremely similar, but the second one adds a sense of exasperation to the statement.

2015年10月20日 · Even is an adverb, so yes you could. However, I wouldn't intentionally try to use the word to add emphasis since there is an abundance of words that add emphasis without the possibility of confusing the reader.

'Even so' is alright, but one of the great things about English is that there is an immense vocabulary from which to select. It is not a good thing to use the same expression twice on the same page, or too often, as it points to lack of literacy.

2019年4月13日 · Sentences with even though present their subordinate clauses as given facts, whereas sentences with even if do not. Consider the following sentences: Even though Tom is here, we'll never be able to find him. Even if Tom is here, we'll never be able to find him. In sentence (4) we know that Tom is here. In sentence (5), he may or may not be.

2013年1月5日 · Does even when grammatically work the same as even though and even if work? Or is it more of a time expression? Following the rules is essential, even when it’s difficult. Following the rules is essential, even if it’s difficult. Following the rules is …

2014年12月2日 · Despite the frequency with which some people use moreso, it is necessarily two words, more so, meaning to an even greater degree or extent. Robert Hartwell Fiske's Dictionary of Unendurable English (2011) "Newfoundlanders need the money much moreso than Ontario workers." That was from the editorial page of one of our major dailies.

2011年3月30日 · Even though is used to introduce a condition which currently is true, while even if introduces a hypothetical condition that is not yet true. I'm going to the park even though it's raining. This means that it's raining right now, but I'm going to the park anyway. I'm going to the park even if it's raining.

2024年9月9日 · It doesn't mean anything -- that's the point of Lois's response "What does that even mean?". It just sounds like something a pretentious film critic would say. The closest thing to an actual meaning might be that the director tried too hard to make it seem important, but didn't succeed. Kind of like a narcisistic person who is "full of himself."

2024年7月10日 · However, in several movies, I often hear people say "we have company" or "we've got company" even though that person is just a stranger. Say I was the only one in a cafe in the early morning and after a while, a person walked into the cafe.