and even most

USAGE SUMMARY

'and even most' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you are comparing different items or things and you want to emphasize the majority of them. For example, "Many students found the class difficult, and even most of the top students in the class struggled to keep up."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Encyclopedias

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

51 human-written examples

And even most of those are closed.

The New York Times

And even most of the diehards now support efforts to regulate Wall Street more effectively.

The New Yorker

And even most of the theaters were open only to whites.

The New York Times

It still has closed cities, where foreigners and even most Russians cannot go.

The New York Times

"Do you know, I am a policeman and even most of us would not have been allowed in here.

Independent

Most back pain will go away within a year of onset, and even most sciatica recedes with conservative measures.

The New York Times

And even most of the less vaunted and less wildly popular restaurants out there should muddle along fine for now.

The New York Times - Food

But otherwise, a vast majority of programs, including games and even most elderly DOS programs, run smoothly.

The New York Times - Tech

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

3 human-written examples

That's just a tiny fraction of Europe's research landscape and even most members of the consortium have not yet committed to joining the fund.

Science Magazine

Many, many hours of research gave an impression that light rail is so politically charged that local sources and even most national sources are unlikely to give much sense of the "public" reaction to the projects.

Urban Rail Transit

But in O'Connell's soon-to-be-published memoir, I'm Special, he reveals a secret his fans and even most of his friends—never knew: He has cerebral palsy.

Vice

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "and even most" to emphasize that a statement applies to the majority, even when it might be surprising or unexpected. For instance, "The task was challenging, and even most experts struggled."

Common error

While generally acceptable, avoid excessive use of "and even most" in highly formal or academic writing where more precise language might be preferred. Consider alternatives like "and the majority" or "and most notably".

Linguistic Context

The phrase "and even most" functions as a conjunction used to emphasize that a statement applies to the majority of a group, often highlighting a surprising or unexpected prevalence. Ludwig confirms its correct and usable nature.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

48%

Science

30%

Encyclopedias

6%

Less common in

Wiki

4%

Formal & Business

4%

Reference

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "and even most" is a grammatically correct and frequently used phrase to emphasize that a statement applies to a majority, often in surprising contexts. As noted by Ludwig, it functions as a conjunction to underscore the extent of a claim. While versatile, it's best suited for neutral to slightly informal writing and should be used sparingly in strictly formal or technical contexts. Alternatives like "and especially most" can offer similar emphasis. The phrase appears predominantly in news and media, but also in scientific writing.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

and especially most

Emphasizes a stronger degree of inclusion or prevalence.

and particularly most

Highlights specific items within the larger group.

and in fact most

Adds a degree of surprise or confirmation to the prevalence.

and actually most

Similar to "in fact most" emphasizing truth or reality.

and indeed most

Formal and emphatic confirmation of prevalence.

and virtually all

Implies near-complete inclusion, close to but not entirely all.

and almost all

Similar to 'virtually all' but with a slightly less formal tone.

and largely most

Focuses on the main part or majority, with less focus on exceptions.

and predominantly most

Highlights the dominant presence within a category.

and mainly most

Indicates what constitutes the largest component.

FAQs

How can I use "and even most" in a sentence?

Use "and even most" to emphasize that a statement is true for the majority of something, especially when it's unexpected. For example, "The test was very difficult, and even most of the top students failed it."

What phrases can I use instead of "and even most"?

You can use alternatives like "and especially most", "and particularly most", or "and in fact most" depending on the context.

Is it redundant to use "and even most"?

While "and even most" can sometimes sound redundant, it's generally acceptable when you want to emphasize the prevalence of something, even in unexpected cases.

When is it not appropriate to use "and even most"?

Avoid using "and even most" in highly formal or technical writing where more precise or academic language is preferred.