expression

albeit

/ɔːlˈbiːɪt/ · say it: awl·BEE·it

although; even though

In Formal & Academic

In more detail

1. (conjunction) although; even though something is true, used to introduce a contrasting fact or condition

Examples

1. The restaurant is good, albeit a bit expensive.

How to use albeit

Albeit is a more formal and literary conjunction than although or though, introducing a qualifying or contrasting statement that slightly weakens or clarifies the preceding clause. It is often followed by an adverb or adjective rather than a full clause, and is common in written English, particularly in academic or formal prose.

Common phrases

albeit briefly
albeit slowly
albeit reluctantly
albeit somewhat
albeit only

Synonyms

although · though · even though · while · notwithstanding

A common mistake

Learners sometimes follow albeit with a complete clause or add 'that' after it (albeit that...), when albeit typically introduces an adverbial phrase or adjectival phrase rather than a full subordinate clause.

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