Even now/then

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adverb

At this or that time, especially when it seems surprising or unlikely.

Even now, after so many years, he still loves her.
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Often appears as...

  • even now i remember
  • even now it seems
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Surprising Persistence

Use 'even now' to express that something continues unexpectedly over time.

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Even now, with all our technology, we can't predict earthquakes accurately.
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Contrary to Assumptions

'Even now' suggests an action or feeling goes against what one might assume about the present.

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Even now, in the digital age, she prefers reading paperback books.
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Emphasizing Emotions

Use 'even now' when highlighting emotions that still exist at the current time.

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Even now, his voice trembles when he speaks of her.
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