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

Their reasons were understandable, perhaps, but even so, this is what makes the current moment a turning point. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

But even so Burke said the film had a strong showing from the under 34 crowd and a good mix of tweens coming along with their parents. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2026

But even so, Denno said a commutation from the governor is a long shot. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

The sidewalks in central Toronto were very wide, but even so, this blind man seemed fearless. — Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 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