although; even though
Origin of albeit
Middle English al be it, al(though) it be
conjunction
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.
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conjunction
Even though; although; notwithstanding: clear albeit cold weather.
Origin of albeit
Middle English al be it al even if ; see all . be subjunctive of ben to be ; see be . it it ; see it .THE AMERICAN HERITAGE® DICTIONARY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, FIFTH EDITION by the Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries. Copyright © 2016, 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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Conjunction
(plural albeit, rarely and debatably albethey)
- although, despite being
- He has a very good idea, albeit a strange one.
Usage notes
Unlike although, albeit cannot also introduce a subordinate clause. Either can introduce a noun phrase, adjectival phrase, or adverbial phrase.
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Sentence Examples
- She rose, albeit unsteadily, and he grasped her in the now familiar position of his supporting arm about her waist.
- It was an interesting conversation, albeit one-way.
- He'd even made the coffee, albeit insipidly.
- Once again, we abided by his wishes, albeit reluctantly.
- Your credit card statement captures an accurate, albeit extremely abbreviated, record of your comings and goings.
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WORDS NEAR albeit IN THE DICTIONARY
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