even now/then

even now

1. In spite of (something). We've talked about this for hours, but even now, he still has his doubts. Everyone thought print books would vanish with the rise of eBook readers, but printed media lives on even now. A: "Wasn't she recently diagnosed with cancer?" B: "Yep, and most of her family members are still fighting with each other even now."

2. Right now. Even now, I'm fretting about the doctor's appointment I left hours ago. Even now, citizens are calling for the governor to be impeached for his involvement in the scandal. A: "You're still upset about this, even now?" B: "Well, yeah! It's not like she ever apologized!"

See also: even, now

even then

In spite of (something). Even then, after hours of talking about this, he still has his doubts. I did every thing I could to help her, and even then, it wasn't enough—she still betrayed me in the end. You could offer me millions! Even then, I still wouldn't jeopardize my morals to join your shady company!

See also: even

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ˌeven ˈnow/ˈthen

1 in spite of what has/had happened: I’ve shown him the photographs but even now he won’t believe me. ♢ Even then she would not admit her mistake.
2 (formal) at this or that exact moment: The troops are even now preparing to march into the city.

See also: even, now

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