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What does 'even' mean here?

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Rebecca

In this context, "even" is a way to show extreme surprise towards someone or something. You are shocked about something. Ex: She doesn't even know her grandfather's name? Ex: How does he even do that? Ex: It doesn't even mean anything. Keep in mind "even" can also mean "flat and smooth." Make sure to pay close attention to the sentence because that will be the determining factor of what "even" is being used.

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