albeit
Americanconjunction
conjunction
Etymology
Origin of albeit
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English al be it “al(though) it be”
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Example Sentences
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Albeit with one notable difference from past years.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
Albeit too late for the series, much of this innings was the Brook England fans have asked for.
From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026
Albeit flawed, environmentalists say the zero waste movement helped make the environmental threat of plastic a mainstream issue.
From National Geographic • Dec. 12, 2023
Albeit, with this talented backfield, Huff says how excited he and the staff are to see what production this group brings to their offense.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2023
Albeit, awl-bē′it, adv. although it be: notwithstanding: even if, although.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various
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