admittedly
Translation
admittedly, it must be admitted
Examples
Admittedly, the car is expensive, but it's reliable.
Admittedly, the car is expensive, but it's reliable.
He was, admittedly, a little late for the meeting.
He was, admittedly, a little late for the meeting.
Grammar Patterns
Admittedly, ((clause)). It must be admitted that (clause). Admittedly, the car is expensive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: certainly, granted, truly
Etymology
From 'admitted' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. Literally means 'in an admitted manner'.
Memory Tips
It's like saying 'I admit that...' at the start of a sentence. Use it to concede a point.