Howbeit

Pronunciation: /haʊˈbɪt/

Definitions of howbeit

conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or adds to something that has been said

Example Sentences

A1 I wanted to go to the park, howbeit it started raining.

A2 She was tired, howbeit she continued to work on her project.

B1 The team lost the game, howbeit they played well.

B2 The company faced financial challenges, howbeit they managed to stay afloat.

C1 The new policy was controversial, howbeit it was ultimately implemented.

C2 The artist faced criticism for his latest work, howbeit it was praised by many critics.

Examples of howbeit in a Sentence

formal The data suggests a positive outcome; howbeit, further analysis is required.

informal I think we should go for a walk; howbeit, it might rain later.

slang I'm not a fan of spicy food; howbeit, I'll try anything once.

figurative The road to success is challenging; howbeit, the rewards are worth it in the end.

Grammatical Forms of howbeit

• past tense: howbeit
• plural: howbeits
• comparative: more howbeit
• superlative: most howbeit
• present tense: howbeit
• future tense: will howbeit
• perfect tense: has howbeit
• continuous tense: is howbeit
• singular: howbeit
• positive degree: howbeit
• infinitive: to howbeit
• gerund: howbeiting
• participle: howbeited

Origin and Evolution of howbeit

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'howbeit' originated from Middle English, a combination of 'how' and 'be it'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'howbeit' evolved to be used as a conjunction meaning 'nevertheless' or 'however'. It is now considered archaic and rarely used in modern English.