be that as it may

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Definitions of be that as it may words

phrase be that as it may You say 'Be that as it may' when you want to move onto another subject or go further with the discussion, without deciding whether what has just been said is right or wrong. 3
noun be that as it may the facts concerning (something) are of no importance 3
noun be that as it may in spite of that: a sentence connector conceding the possible truth of a previous statement and introducing an adversative clause 3
adverb be that as it may (Idiomatic) Even if that is the case; whether that is true or not; nevertheless. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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notwithstanding — in spite of; without being opposed or prevented by: Notwithstanding a brilliant defense, he was found guilty. She went to the game anyway, doctor's orders notwithstanding.
yet — at the present time; now: Don't go yet. Are they here yet?
nonetheless — however; nevertheless.
anyhow — Anyhow means the same as anyway.
but — You use but to introduce something which contrasts with what you have just said, or to introduce something which adds to what you have just said.

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