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Is the word even a preposition?

No, "even" is not a preposition. It is an adverb.

Here's why:

* Prepositions show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. They typically indicate location, time, or direction. For example: "The book is on the table."

* Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They describe how, when, where, or to what extent something happens. For example: "He walked slowly."

"Even" modifies the words around it to indicate something is surprising or unexpected. For example:

* "Even the children were quiet." (Even is modifying "children" to emphasize the unexpectedness.)

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