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

Patel swiftly developed a talent for online provocation that would generate lots of clicks and comments, albeit from some of the saddest or weirdest people in the country.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

Some European airlines have begun to drop flights in advance of the peak summer travel season, while U.S. airlines have also announced some, albeit less dramatic, cutbacks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Despite all the challenges and negative findings, the survey did interestingly find that a majority, albeit slim, of residents still found themselves generally optimistic about their economic future in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Which explains the recycling of the Artemis I heat shield, despite the charring incurred, albeit with a modified re-entry approach intended to reduce the stress on the module.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Within a week it was erupting magma, albeit in modest amounts, up to a hundred times a day, and being constantly shaken with earthquakes.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson