even so

Idioms  

1. 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]

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Example Sentences

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

From Literature

Almost all of the tracks here can be described as powerful, high-energy dance music in 4/4 swing-time, but even so there’s a very wide range of bands and performances.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We have to win next Thursday, but even so, we've got a lot to think about before then."

From BBC

"But even so, I think people in the US are so used to big cars. This will still be a niche market."

From BBC

But Mr Hawes warned that even so, carmakers were having to offer hefty discounts in order to sell enough electric models.

From BBC

Related Words

• still
• though
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