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

Two months later, Spencer was back playing for Western Australia duelling with another legend - albeit future Australia captain Ponting was still finding his way in the game.

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She said she expects U.S. vehicle sales to continue to climb, albeit more slowly.

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"Obviously not our greatest day," said McLaren driver Lando Norris, something of an understatement on a day on which his team threw away a win, albeit not for the Briton.

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And Sunday's appearance, albeit as a last-quarter replacement, was another indication of Ojomoh's quality as the centre looks to retain his England place for the Six Nations amid strong midfield competition.

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The letter also reveals that on the 31 October the OBR told the Treasury it was on course to meet its main rule of not borrowing for day-to-day spending, albeit by £4.2bn, less than the £9.9bn in "headroom" she had left herself last year.

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