Despite and Even so

Despite

Despite noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.

Even so and despite are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Even so" instead a preposition "Despite".

Even so

Even so adverb - In spite of that.
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Synonyms for Even so

Despite and even so are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Despite" instead a preposition phrase "Even so".

Both terms in one sentence

  • Even so, Haruka only rarely appears in the series without Michiru (despite being better defined as a character) and most fans of one character are by default fans of the other.
  • World War II / War In Europe And Africa Even so, it's a good idea (despite the whole "blockade not actually working" thing).
  • He freaks out when nearly losing a duel despite having far developed out of this trait as per the manga, and playing a card that would go against his value system even so.
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