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be that as it may

be that as it may adverb: even if that is the case; whether that is true or not; nevertheless.

Adverb

be that as it may (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic) Even if that is the case; whether that is true or not; nevertheless.
    • Be that as it may, the duty of all communicants lies plain.1732, Henry Grove, A Discourse concerning the Nature and Design of the Lord's Supper, 1753 Charles Wright edition, London, p. 37 (Google preview)
    • But be that as it may, the principle of it is founded in truth.1776, William Combe, The Diaboliad: A Poem. Dedicated to the Worst Man in His Majesty's Dominions, London: G. Kearsly, page 14

be that as it may meaning in Urdu and Bengali

be that as it may in Urdu

nevertheless
جو بھی ہو jo bhī ho

be that as it may in Bengali

এমনটা হলেও, সেটি সত্য হোক, না হোক, তবুও

Examples of be that as it may in a sentence

  • We English people, be that as it may, have among us the best nursing for love and the worst nursing for money that can be got in Europe.1858 June 12, Charles Dickens, Household Words, number 429, page 602:
  • Be that as it may, it is certainly true that some sectors of Indian opinion likewise do not adequately understand the motives of the United States.1953 May 24, “Mr Dulles Visits South Asia”, in New York Times, page E10:
  • "They seem to think I'm photogenic." Be that as it may, and Rollins surely is a striking figure, his music and only his music matters.2005 June 23, Mark Miller, “No rest for this elder statesman of jazz”, in The Globe and Mail, Toronto, Canada, page R3:

Synonyms of be that as it may

Questions about be that as it may

What does be that as it may mean?
Be that as it may means even if that is the case; whether that is true or not; nevertheless.
What is be that as it may in Urdu?
Be that as it may in Urdu is جو بھی ہو (jo bhī ho). See Be that as it may meaning in Urdu.
How do you use be that as it may in a sentence?
We English people, be that as it may, have among us the best nursing for love and the worst nursing for money that can be got in Europe.
What part of speech is be that as it may?
Be that as it may is an adverb.

Words near be that as it may in the dictionary

  1. be suppose to
  2. be taken bad
  3. be taken ill
  4. be taken sick
  5. be thankful for small mercies
  6. be that as it may
  7. be the bigger man
  8. be the case
  9. be the worse for drink
  10. be there
  11. be there and be square

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