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

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

But even so, some commentators argue that when executive branch agencies rather than Congress impose conditions on federal funds, courts should give these cases special scrutiny. — Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 24 July 2026

However this levity continues to jar with Niki’s immaturity, in that scene and beyond; even so, her juvenile lack of perspective is dramatically compelling. — Elena Lazic, Variety, 11 July 2026

Yet even so, Americans now make up nearly 30% of National Hockey League rosters. — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 10 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