Albeit
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/ · Part of speech conjunction
Quick meaning: Albeit is a conjunction meaning Although, despite (it) being.
Meaning
Although, despite (it) being.
Example Sentences
Pelosi eventually agreed to self-impose term limits, albeit with an escape clause.
There’s an easy, albeit expensive, way to fix the national crisis in forensic crime labs.
VVho are you? tell me for more certainty, / Albeit Ile ſvveare that I do knovv your tongue.
The stranger had crossed a sacred line. He had mentioned the men’s mothers. Nothing could get him out of a beating now, even the fact that he was obviously a simpleton. Albeit a simpleton with a good vocabulary.
Word Forms
- albe
- albethey
Synonyms for albeit
Depending on context, synonyms include though, although, as, howbeit, thoughbeit, while.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include although, but, clean, despite, even, however.
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