Albeit definition

ôl-bēĭt, ăl-
Even though; although; notwithstanding.

Clear albeit cold weather.

conjunction
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Although, despite being.

He has a very good idea, albeit a strange one.

conjunction
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The definition of albeit means although or even though.

Saying you will buy a house even though it is a little small is an example of albeit.

conjunction
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0
Although; even though.
conjunction
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2
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
albeit
Plural:
albethey

Origin of albeit

  • Middle English al be it al even if all be subjunctive of ben to be be it it it

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Middle English, completely though it be, from al (completely) + be (3rd person singular present subjunctive of been to be) + it

    From Wiktionary

Albeit Sentence Examples

  • It was an interesting conversation, albeit one-way.

  • She rose, albeit unsteadily, and he grasped her in the now familiar position of his supporting arm about her waist.

  • Once again, we abided by his wishes, albeit reluctantly.

  • He'd even made the coffee, albeit insipidly.

  • As long as he was on a roll, albeit a limited one, Dean had one more errand.

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