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howbeit

conjunction
how·​be·​it | \ hau̇-ˈbē-ət \

Definition of howbeit

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: although

howbeit

adverb

Definition of howbeit (Entry 2 of 2)

: nevertheless
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Synonyms for howbeit

Synonyms: Conjunction

albeit, although (also altho), as, much as, notwithstanding, though, when, whereas, while, whilst [chiefly British]

Synonyms: Adverb

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

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Examples of howbeit in a Sentence

Conjunction

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

Adverb

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

First Known Use of howbeit

Conjunction

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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