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

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

But it’s benefiting from an acceleration in growth of revenue per average seat kilometer in 2H, albeit on lower capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The U.S. airline industry could face an annual fuel-cost headwind of close to $40 billion, Deutsche Bank analysts warned last week, albeit hours before the cease-fire was agreed.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Wolves sit bottom on 17 points and remain alive albeit only mathematically.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Even though on paper I seemed like a vegetable, albeit one who sewed, Etta had never believed it.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman