Synonyms

even so

Idioms

Nevertheless, still, that being the case. For example, That may be true, but even so we will investigate further, or She claimed it contained no garlic, but even so I could taste it. [Late 1300s]

Example Sentences

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Their players are still playing for Scott Parker but, even so, it's still not going to be enough to keep them up.

From BBC

"This isn't a flawless night but it's a tour de force even so."

From BBC

"We're losing the form of art, basically, by using AI," but even so, "we have to move forward."

From Barron's

"So they bear that responsibility; even so the inquiry must decide who is behind the tragedy."

From BBC

Thankfully, it’s dark out, but even so, I can barely look at her.

From Literature

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