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View synonyms for albeit

albeit

[ awl-bee-it ]

conjunction

  1. although; even if:

    a peaceful, albeit brief retirement.



albeit

/ ɔːlˈbiːɪt /

conjunction

  1. even though


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Word History and Origins

Origin of albeit1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English al be it “al(though) it be”

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Word History and Origins

Origin of albeit1

C14 al be it, that is, although it be (that)

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Example Sentences

Thus, a strike was averted and we have had a Met season this year--albeit a super weird one.

In The Theory of Everything, the “master of the universe” is depicted as a gentle man and loving—albeit conflicted—husband.

It struck me that Charles has, albeit unwittingly, accelerated the tendency for the bad to drive out the good.

This was not a musical performance, per se, but you bet your ass this was a “performance”—albeit a well-intentioned and noble one.

She walks, albeit a little uneasily, and speaks in two-word sentences.

The doctrine of international free trade, albeit the most conspicuous of its applications, was but one case under the general law.

Mr. Grote's motion was further opposed by Mr. Charles Buller, albeit he was his friend.

Albeit did Sigvaldi, the Earl, let his ships fall astern and took he no part in the battle.

After the battle whereof we have but now heard related, all the men of the countryside hailed King Harald, albeit some few fled.

No detailed description of this measure, albeit it was “second in importance to the Reform Act alone,” is needed here.

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