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having said that

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

However; despite what one has just stated.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: conjunctive, not-comparable

Examples

  • 1826 A Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and Other Crimes If I am right in that, the necessary consequence must be that this prisoner must be found guilty; but having said that, let me again request you only to attend to the statement of the law [...]

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: that being said, that said, all that said, anyhow, all the same, be it as it may, be that as it may, but, even so, having said that, howbeit, however, just the same, maugre, natheless, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, still and all, though, withal, yet

Antonyms: none provided

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