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howbeit
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1how·be·it

conjunction \hau̇-ˈbē-ət\

Definition of HOWBEIT

: although

Examples of HOWBEIT

  1. <our visit to Niagara Falls was very pleasant, howbeit slightly shorter than we had planned>

First Known Use of HOWBEIT

14th century

Related to HOWBEIT

Synonyms
albeit, as, although, much as, notwithstanding, though, when, whereas, while, whilst [chiefly British]

Rhymes with HOWBEIT

albeit

2howbeit

adverb

Definition of HOWBEIT

: nevertheless
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Examples of HOWBEIT

  1. <I've never written a poem before; howbeit, I feel my first attempt is quite good.>

First Known Use of HOWBEIT

15th century

Related to HOWBEIT

Synonyms
even so, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, still and all, though, withal, yet

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