conjunction · formal
albeit
UK/ɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/US/ɑːlˈbiː.ɪt/al·BE·it
Band 5-6speakingtask2
used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement in a sentence seem surprising or less strong (formal)
Examples
“The method is simple, albeit not perfect.”
“He agreed, albeit reluctantly.”
“The film was interesting, albeit short.”
Band 8 sentence
“The policy improved access to education, albeit only in urban districts.”
Collocations
- albeit briefly
- albeit reluctantly
- albeit with some limitations
Word family
albeit conjunction
Common mistakes
although→albeit
albeit that→albeit
Say it for a higher band
5although→6though→7+albeit
Synonyms
although
though
Easily confused
although
“The plan was risky, although it promised high returns.”
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