albeit

[awl-bee-it]

conjunction

1. although; even if.

   a peaceful, albeit brief retirement.

albeit

/ ɔːlˈbiːɪt /

conjunction

1. even though

Word History and Origins

Origin of albeit¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of albeit¹

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

Example Sentences

Famously frugal Germany and the Netherlands are taking on debt, albeit from lower levels.

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Vietnam is expected to make similar use of its new outposts, albeit without directing aggressions against other countries, says Harrison Prétat, deputy director of CSIS’s Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative.

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A private gauge of China’s manufacturing activity showed Chinese factories continued to increase production in October, albeit at a slower pace, signaling weaker growth momentum heading into the fourth quarter of the year.

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Saturday's 2-0 win at Burnley was their fifth in a row in the Premier League that moved them seven points clear in top spot, albeit having played a game more than some of those below them.

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Funny enough, duck shows up as a wealth indicator on another recent pop culture hit, albeit one set nearly a century after the events of “The Grand Finale.”

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