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Synonyms & Similar Words
nevertheless
however
nonetheless
despite
still
yet
though
although
notwithstanding
regardless
anyway
anyway
in any case
be that as it may
for all that
all the same
just the same
in spite of
regardless of
in defiance of
come what may
no matter what
at any rate
all the same
in any event
at all events
come hell or high water
by all means
after all
in any case
for all that
no matter what happens.
Meaning of Even So
The primary meaning of "Even So" is to indicate a contrast or unexpectedness, used to show that something is true or happens despite what has been said or done before.
Definitions
- Used to indicate a contrast or unexpectedness, often showing that something is true or happens despite what has been said or done before.
- Introduces a statement that contrasts with what has just been said.
- Used to acknowledge a point, but also to qualify or add to it.
Etymology of Even So
The phrase "Even So" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, where "even" meant "evenly" or "exactly" and "so" meant "in this manner".
Historically, "Even So" was used to convey a sense of balance or equivalence, but its meaning has evolved over time to include contrast and unexpectedness.
Example Uses
- The weather was bad, but we went to the beach even so.
- I'm tired, but I'll finish this project even so.
- She didn't like the idea, even so she decided to give it a try.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
instead
therefore
thus
consequently
hence
accordingly
naturally
obviously
of course
as expected
predictably
understandably
duly
rightly
justly
logically
reasonably
rationally
sensibly
coherently
soundly
validly
convincingly.