albeit

American  

[awl-bee-it] / ɔlˈbi ɪt /

conjunction

1. although; even if.

   a peaceful, albeit brief retirement.

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albeit British  

/ ɔːlˈbiːɪt /

conjunction

1. even though

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Etymology

Origin of albeit

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

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Example Sentences

Albeit with a limited data set of three games, Klopp's side last season - averaged over 38 games - have better figures than Slot's team over several metrics.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2024

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 surprising, the series wasn’t altogether out of character given that, earlier in his career, Botero had produced paintings criticizing military dictatorships in Latin America.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2023

"Albeit - there are likely to be further challenges with interest rates continuing to increase," he said.

From Reuters • Jun. 26, 2023

I soar, I am drawn up like the lark To its white cloud—so high my mark, Albeit my wing is small and dark.

From The Poetical Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Vol. I by Browning, Elizabeth Barrett