even so

adverb

: in spite of that : nevertheless

Synonyms of even so

• however
• though
• nevertheless
• all the same
• still
• nonetheless
• at the same time

Examples of even so in a Sentence

I know you claim not to care about the breakup; even so, you keep talking about it.

Recent Examples on the Web

Fedorov stopped short of launching a direct challenge to the president, but even so political and public support for Zelenskyy seems more fragile than ever. — Will Barker, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026

And even so, shouldn’t poor play incentivize keeping the first team out there to codify communication, to establish routine, to actually execute? — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2026

In the photo, everyone is wearing soft tones of white and cream, but even so, Aniston’s monochromatic number stands out. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026

Of course, many aspects of maternal care cannot be provided at a distance, but even so, having this option more widely available could be useful for fielding routine questions and identifying cases that require in-person care. — Keith Humphreys, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for even so

• afterglow
• akimbo
• albino
• aliquot
• allegro
• amigo
• apropos
• audio
• bungalow
• calico
• calypso
• cameo