Dictionary Entry
albeit
Part of SpeechconjunctionPronunciation/ɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/Word FrequencyCommon (4.95)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Although, despite (it) being.
In a Sentence
“The essay uses albeit to make the point more precise.”
Published Usage Examples
“Admittedly, the folks who vet potential judicial nominees have had other things to do, but the Bush folks were also preparing for a potential Supreme Court nomination early in their term albeit one that did not materialize.”
“I'm appalled by the damage she is doing to her profession and her own reputation as a journalist - a term albeit used lightly in the realm of sports.”
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Origin
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Common Phrases
Poetry examples for “albeit”
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