conjunctive adverb · formal
admittedly
/ədˈmɪtɪdli/ad·MIT·ted·ly
used to admit something is true before giving a contrasting or qualifying point
Examples
“Admittedly, the sample size was small, but the methodology was rigorous.”
“She is, admittedly, inexperienced, yet she learns fast.”
“Admittedly, there are downsides, but the benefits outweigh them.”
Band 8 sentence
“Admittedly, the study's sample size was limited, yet its longitudinal data offer valuable insights into behavioural trends.”
Collocations
- admittedly + clause
- be, admittedly, + adjective
Word family
Common mistakes
She admittedly refused to help.→She, admittedly, refused to help.
It is admitted that the policy is unfair.→Admittedly, the policy is unfair.
Say it for a higher band
5but→6however→7+admittedly
Synonyms
granted
it is true that
Easily confused
granted
“Granted, the new system saves time, but it costs more to install.”
although
“Although the idea is popular, it has significant drawbacks.”
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