linking phrase · neutral
even so
UK/ˈiːvən səʊ/US/ˈiːvən soʊ/EV·en SO
nevertheless; used to introduce a contrasting point or result despite what was just said
Examples
“The route was longer than expected. Even so, we arrived on time.”
“He had little experience. Even so, he performed well.”
“Prices are rising; even so, demand remains strong.”
Band 8 sentence
“The policy reduced emissions modestly; even so, its social and economic costs require careful evaluation.”
Collocations
- Even so, + clause
- X is true. Even so, Y.
Common mistakes
Even though the evidence was weak, even so they convicted him.→Even though the evidence was weak, they convicted him.
He failed the test, even so he was happy.→He failed the test; even so, he was happy.
Say it for a higher band
5but→6however→7+even so
Synonyms
nevertheless
Easily confused
even though
“Even though it rained, we went hiking.”
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