Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

that's as may be

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.56 in modern English

Syllables: that's as -may be
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Even if that is the case; acknowledging another's point before introducing a more pertinent one.

British usage

Example Sentences

"They claimed they were following procedure. That's as may be, but it was still wrong given the circumstances."
"“Well, here it is,” said Silver. “We want that treasure, and we’ll have it—that’s our point! You would just as soon save your lives, I reckon; and that’s yours. You have a chart, haven’t you?” “That’s as may be,” replied the captain."
"That's as may be, some managers replied, but they protested vigorously that the BBC had the fairest system of appointment boards for every job and promotion, attended by the personnel department to prevent an inside fix."

Usage

British usage

Phrases

be that as it may that may be so

Frequently Paired Words

be that as it may that may be so

Questions

What does that's as may be mean?: Even if that is the case; acknowledging another's point before introducing a more pertinent one.

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