howbeit

how·be·it

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hou-bee-it]
- /haʊˈbi ɪt/
- /haʊ.ˈbiːɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hou-bee-it]
- /haʊˈbi ɪt/

Definitions of howbeit word

adverb howbeit Archaic. nevertheless. 1
noun howbeit Nevertheless; however. 1
abbreviation HOWBEIT however 0
conjunction howbeit though; although 0
adverb howbeit however it may be; nevertheless 0
conjunction howbeit although 0

See all 8 definitions of howbeit

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Origin of howbeit

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English how be it however it may be; parallel to albeit

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Parts of speech for Howbeit

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Howbeit

howbeit popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

howbeit usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for howbeit

adv howbeit

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.
yet — at the present time; now: Don't go yet. Are they here yet?
nonetheless — however; nevertheless.
anyhow — Anyhow means the same as anyway.
but — You use but to introduce something which contrasts with what you have just said, or to introduce something which adds to what you have just said.

prep howbeit

nevertheless — nonetheless; notwithstanding; however; in spite of that: a small but nevertheless important change.
against — If one thing is leaning or pressing against another, it is touching it.
at any rate — You use at any rate to indicate that what you have just said might be incorrect or unclear in some way, and that you are now being more precise.
in any case — an instance of the occurrence, existence, etc., of something: Sailing in such a storm was a case of poor judgment.
to the contrary — opposite in nature or character; diametrically or mutually opposed: contrary to fact; contrary propositions.

conj howbeit

besides — Besides something or beside something means in addition to it.
furthermore — moreover; besides; in addition: Furthermore, he left orders not to be disturbed.
when — at what time or period? how long ago? how soon?: When are they to arrive? When did the Roman Empire exist?
albeit — You use albeit to introduce a fact or comment which reduces the force or significance of what you have just said.
granted — to bestow or confer, especially by a formal act: to grant a charter.

conjunction howbeit

even — Flat and smooth.

All 43 Synonyms of howbeit