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

Smaller stocks are both cyclical and indebted, while Big Tech is mostly neither, albeit borrowing more for the AI build-out.

From The Wall Street Journal

The tourists were given a scare as Sri Lanka exploded out of the blocks in the chase, hammering 104 runs in the powerplay, albeit for the loss of three wickets.

From BBC

The structure of the deal might have something to do with the tempered, albeit enthusiastic, reception.

From Barron's

That said, lower-income households will still get a share of the extra refund money, albeit a smaller slice.

From Barron's

Don’t complain too much, Americans: London got only six dates, albeit at the massive Wembley Stadium, while Amsterdam got six at Johan Cruyff Arena, which holds up to 71,000 people for concerts.

From Los Angeles Times