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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    however notwithstanding nonetheless despite although though even so still yet anyway meanwhile in any case whatever at any rate for all that in spite of regardless nevertheless all the same just the same be that as it may come what may if need be in either event whatever the case no matter what in any event at all events in either case

    Meaning of Be That As It May

    The phrase "Be That As It May" is used to indicate a concession or an acknowledgment of a fact, without necessarily accepting or agreeing with its implications.

    Definitions

    • The phrase is used to concede a point or acknowledge a fact, often in order to contrast it with what is about to be said.
    • * It is a way of saying "even if this is true" or "although this may be the case," without necessarily accepting or agreeing with its implications.

    Etymology of Be That As It May

    The phrase "Be That As It May" has its roots in Middle English, where "be" is from Old English "bēon" (to be), "that" is from Old English "þæt" (that), "as" is from Old English "alswa" (as), and "it" is from Old English "hit" (it), and "may" is from Old English "mæg" (may).
    The phrase has been in use since the 15th century, and its meaning has remained relatively consistent over time.

    Example Uses

    • The company's financial troubles are well-documented, be that as it may, they have managed to stay afloat.
    • * She has a reputation for being difficult to work with, be that as it may, I think she's a talented artist.
    • * The new policy has been met with criticism, be that as it may, it's likely to be implemented anyway.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    certainly definitely undoubtedly clearly obviously plainly unmistakably undoubtedly indisputably incontrovertibly unquestionably inevitably necessarily naturally of course surely admittedly confessedly granted admittedly admissible plausible credible believable tenable defensible justifiable vindicable excusable forgivable explicable

    Related Nouns

    concession acknowledgment fact truth reality circumstance situation condition state case instance example illustration exception anomaly irregularity inconsistency contradiction paradox enigma mystery problem issue concern dilemma predicament quandary

    Related Verbs

    concede acknowledge admit accept agree recognize realize understand appreciate notice perceive discern distinguish differentiate contrast compare weigh consider evaluate assess judge decide determine conclude

    Related Adjectives

    conditional provisional tentative uncertain doubtful questionable debatable disputable controversial contentious problematic difficult complicated complex nuanced subtle ambiguous obscure unclear vague indefinite indeterminate uncertain unsure hesitant tentative equivocal ambiguous