The difference between But and Even so
When used as adverbs, but means merely, only, just, whereas even so means in spite of the preceding remark or facts.
But is also noun with the meaning: an instance or example of using the word "but".
But is also conjunction with the meaning: , conjunction, introducing a word or clause in or with the preceding negative clause or sentence}}.
But is also preposition with the meaning: apart from, except (for), excluding.
But is also verb with the meaning: use the word "but".
check bellow for the other definitions of But and Even so
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But as a preposition:
Apart from, except (for), excluding.
Examples:
"Everyone but Father left early."
"I like everything but that."
"Nobody answered the door when I knocked, so I had no choice but to leave."
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But as a preposition (obsolete, outside, Scotland):
Outside of.
Examples:
"Away but the [[hoose]] and tell me [[whae]]'s there."
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But as an adverb:
Merely, only, just.
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But as an adverb (Australian, conjunctive):
Though, however.
Examples:
"I'll have to go home early but."
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But as an adverb:
Examples:
"Nobody, but nobody, crosses me and gets away with it."
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But as a noun:
An instance or example of using the word "but".
Examples:
"It has to be done – no ifs or buts."
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But as a noun (Scotland):
The outer room of a small two-room cottage.
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But as a noun:
A limit; a boundary.
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But as a noun:
The end; especially the larger or thicker end, or the blunt, in distinction from the sharp, end; the butt.
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But as a verb (archaic):
Use the word "but".
Examples:
"But me no buts."
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Even so as an adverb:
In spite of the preceding remark or facts.
Examples:
"His ideas are all wrong. Even so, I want to agree with him."
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Even so as an adverb (archaic):
Truly the case; in exactly such a manner; of exactly such a nature.