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- [awl-bee-it]
- /ɔlˈbi ɪt/
- /ɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [awl-bee-it]
- /ɔlˈbi ɪt/
Definitions of albeit word
- adverb albeit You use albeit to introduce a fact or comment which reduces the force or significance of what you have just said. 3
- conjunction albeit even though 3
- conjunction albeit although; even though 3
- abbreviation ALBEIT Although. 1
- noun albeit if only 1
- conjunction albeit although, despite being. 0
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Origin of albeit
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English al be it al(though) it be
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Albeit
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
albeit popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
albeit usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for albeit
conj albeit
- notwithstanding — in spite of; without being opposed or prevented by: Notwithstanding a brilliant defense, he was found guilty. She went to the game anyway, doctor's orders notwithstanding.
- admitting — to allow to enter; grant or afford entrance to: to admit a student to college.
- although — You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement which contrasts with the statement in the main clause.
conjunction albeit
- though — for all that; however.
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