conjunction

albeit

although, though

He tried, albeit without success.

He tried, albeit without success.

It was a good trip, albeit a short one.

It was a good trip, albeit a short one.

((clause)), albeit ((contrasting phrase)) although He accepted the job, albeit with some hesitation.

Synonyms: although, though, even though

From Middle English 'al be it', literally meaning 'although it be'.

Think of it as a more formal or literary way of saying 'although' or 'but'. It connects a contrasting idea.

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