even so

Definitions

1. 1

   In spite of that (preceding a remark (or fact) within a given discourse).

   • The colors are a bit bright. Even so, I love this room's design.
   • "Why not? What's wrong with rabbits? Are they any worse than a neurotic, revolutionary humanity, full of nervous hate?" "But we're not rabbits, even so," said Hammond.
   • [T]he American Airlines pilots union softened its stand and offered to accept lower wages for flying smaller "regional jets." Even so, airline management rejected the offer.
2. 2

   Exactly thus

   Exactly thus: in exactly such a manner (as said or surmised); of precisely such a nature; precisely so.

   • Near-synonym: just so
   • —You don't mean to tell me that you're the very man whom they've been seeking? —Even so. 'Tis I.
   • Pistol: Trail'st thou the puissant pike? King Henry V: Even so. What are you?

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