Even/ˈiːvn/ Definition 1 of 6Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Turns Use 'even' in sentences to introduce something that is surprising or not considered before. She won the race, even with a sprained ankle. Pro Tip 2/3Stress Surprises Place 'even' before the specific word to stress how unexpected the situation is. He managed to even convince the skeptics. Pro Tip 3/3Intensify Emotion Use 'even' to make a strong emotional statement stand out more. I can't even imagine how she felt.