Even now: meaning, definitions and examples

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even now

 

[ ˈiːvn naʊ ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

time

At the present time; despite the situation or circumstances. Used to emphasize that a particular situation continues to exist, especially when it is surprising or unexpected.

Synonyms

even so, even then, still, yet.

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Word Description / Examples
even now

Used to emphasize that a situation remains the same despite the passage of time.

  • Even now, she still remembers that day vividly.
  • He hasn't changed his opinion even now.
still

Used to indicate that an action or situation continues through time without change.

  • She is still waiting for the bus.
  • We are still friends after all these years.
yet

Used to indicate that something has not happened up to a point in time, often with a sense of expectation.

  • I haven't finished my homework yet.
  • Is it time to leave yet?
even so

Used to introduce something that is surprising or contrasts with what was just said.

  • The weather was terrible; even so, we decided to go hiking.
  • He was late; even so, he managed to catch the train.
even then

Used to emphasize that a situation remained consistent or true at a specific past time.

  • I knew him as a kind person even then.
  • She was a talented artist even then.

Examples of usage

  • Even now, after all this time, she still feels the pain of that loss.
  • They're trying to fix the problem, but even now, it seems unsolvable.
Context #2 | Adverb

degree

Used to emphasize the truth of something that may seem surprising or unlikely.

Synonyms

remarkably, surprisingly, unbelievably.

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Word Description / Examples
even now

Use this phrase when expressing that something is still true or happening at the present moment, despite expectations or the passage of time.

  • Even now, she remembers every detail of that day
  • Even now, he continues to practice piano every morning
surprisingly

Use this word to highlight that something is unexpected or unusual, often in a positive or neutral way.

  • Surprisingly, the movie was actually very good
  • Surprisingly, he agreed to help us without any hesitation
remarkably

This word is best used when describing something that is unusually or surprisingly good or impressive.

  • Remarkably, she finished the marathon despite her injury
  • Remarkably, the project was completed ahead of schedule
unbelievably

This word is suitable for situations where something is so extraordinary that it is hard to believe. It can have a positive or negative connotation.

  • Unbelievably, the team won the championship against all odds
  • Unbelievably, he managed to lose his keys again

Examples of usage

  • They've had a lot of success, but even now, I can't believe how far they've come.
  • Even now, he remains the best player on the team.

Translations

Translations of the word "even now" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ainda agora

🇮🇳 अब भी

🇩🇪 sogar jetzt

🇮🇩 bahkan sekarang

🇺🇦 навіть зараз

🇵🇱 nawet teraz

🇯🇵 今でも

🇫🇷 même maintenant

🇪🇸 incluso ahora

🇹🇷 şimdi bile

🇰🇷 지금도

🇸🇦 حتى الآن

🇨🇿 dokonce i teď

🇸🇰 dokonca aj teraz

🇨🇳 即使现在

🇸🇮 celo zdaj

🇮🇸 jafnvel núna

🇰🇿 тіпті қазір де

🇬🇪 მაშინაც კი

🇦🇿 hətta indi də

🇲🇽 incluso ahora

Etymology

The phrase 'even now' originated from the combination of the adverb 'even' and the adverb 'now'. The word 'even' has a Middle English origin, coming from the Old English word 'efen', meaning 'equal', 'level', or 'smooth'. The word 'now' has an Old English origin, from the word 'nu', meaning 'at the present time'. The phrase 'even now' is commonly used in modern English to emphasize the continuation of a situation or the surprising truth of a statement.