Even So (Adverb)
Meaning
Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession); "although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it"; "while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed"; "he was a stern yet fair master"; "granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go".
Examples
- I'm not sure I can fly a plane, even so I'll give it a shot if you really need me to.
- The new policy is unpopular, even so it's likely to be implemented next month.
- He's not the most pleasant person to be around, even so he's a genius and we could learn a lot from him.
- The traffic in this city is awful, even so I love living here for many other reasons.
- Our profits are down, even so we're still confident about the company's long-term prospects.