albeit

Granting that, still

Albeit is used to introduce a phrase presenting some fact that contrasts with or is at odds with the main clause: We found the boardwalk a lot of fun, albeit very touristy.

In this respect it shares qualities with however and although.

concession

though

Concession marker

even thoughConjunction signaling contrast
whileDuring that period
grantedGiven or allowed officially

admittedly · nevertheless · nonetheless · however · yet · still · notwithstanding · even so · conceding · qualifying

Categories

Archaismsthee, thou, thy, thine, ye
archaic wordsthee, thou, thy, thine, tis
conjunctionsand, but, or, for, nor
connectivesand, or, but, because, nor
formal wordshereby, herein, thereof, thereby, whereby
subordinatorsthat, if, because, though, while

Opposites

logical relationship

For the reason that

since · therefore · thus · hence · consequently

Family

be, it, although, alb

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Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G