even though vs even if

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bosun

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In the following sentence, should I place ' even though' or ' even if'? I think even though should be used here. What do you think?


( through the website Freinds United)
It is also an opportunity to bolster your self-esteem by showing off to everyone just how successful and happy you are now even though( or even if) you weren't while you were at school.
 
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bosun said:
In the following sentence, should I place ' even though' or ' even if'? I think even though should be used here. What do you think?


( through the website Freinds United)
It is also an opportunity to bolster your self-esteem by showing off to everyone just how successful and happy you are now even though( or even if) you weren't while you were at school.
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Either form works.
 
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