Pronunciation: /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/

Definitions of albeit

adverb although

Example Sentences

A1 She was nervous, albeit excited, to start her new job.

A2 The weather was cold, albeit sunny, during our trip.

B1 He decided to go on the trip, albeit reluctantly.

B2 The project was successful, albeit with some delays.

C1 The company decided to expand, albeit cautiously.

C2 The book was well-written, albeit somewhat predictable.

preposition although

Example Sentences

A1 She enjoyed the party, albeit she felt a bit tired.

A2 He agreed to help, albeit reluctantly.

B1 The team won the game, albeit with some difficulty.

B2 The project was completed on time, albeit with a few setbacks.

C1 The company decided to expand globally, albeit cautiously.

C2 The artist's work is highly acclaimed, albeit somewhat controversial.

conjunction although

Example Sentences

A1 She was happy, albeit a little tired.

A2 He decided to go for a walk, albeit reluctantly.

B1 The project was successful, albeit with some delays.

B2 The team managed to finish the task, albeit with some difficulties.

C1 The company achieved its goals, albeit through unconventional methods.

C2 The book was well-received by critics, albeit with some mixed reviews.

Examples of albeit in a Sentence

formal The project was successful, albeit slightly behind schedule.

informal I'm not a fan of mushrooms, albeit they are quite healthy.

slang I didn't get much sleep last night, albeit I had a blast at the party.

figurative She reached the mountain peak, albeit with many obstacles along the way.

Grammatical Forms of albeit

past tense

albeit-ed

plural

albeit-s

comparative

more albeit

superlative

most albeit

present tense

albeit

future tense

will albeit

perfect tense

have albeited

continuous tense

is albeiting

singular

albeit

positive degree

very albeit

infinitive

to albeit

gerund

albeit-ing

participle

albeit-ed

Origin and Evolution of albeit

First Known Use: 1380 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'albeit' originated from the Middle English phrase 'al be it', which means 'although it be'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'albeit' has become a conjunction used to introduce a concessive clause, indicating a contrast or concession in a sentence.