# albeit

/ɔɫˈbiɪt/ (US) · /ɔːlbˈiːɪt/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Conjunction

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/albeit
Updated: 2026-04-25

## Definition

even though, or although. You use this word to add a contrasting detail or a slight limit to something you just said.

For teachers: introducing a concessive phrase meaning 'although' or 'even though'. It typically adds a qualification or restriction to the preceding statement.

## Examples

- The new car is very fast, albeit quite expensive.
- The company reported a profit for the third quarter, albeit a much smaller one than investors had originally expected.
- The researchers concluded that the experimental treatment was highly effective at reducing symptoms, albeit with a risk of mild side effects that require ongoing patient monitoring.

## Usage notes

- Unlike 'although', the conjunction is rarely followed by a full clause with a subject and verb; it typically introduces an adjectival, adverbial, or prepositional phrase.

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