even so

adverb

: in spite of that : nevertheless

Examples of even so in a Sentence

I know you claim not to care about the breakup; even so, you keep talking about it.
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Meiyun sleeps on the sofa, but even so Baoshu’s presence will be a problem for her relationship with Qifeng. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025 But even so, outside their home, Lisa feels the risks are greater. Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025 But even so, July’s CPI report came in below expectations. Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025 But there were dissidents within the meeting even so. Eva Amsen, JSTOR Daily, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for even so

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of even so was in 1561

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“Even so.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20so. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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