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howbeit

conjunction how·be·it \ hau̇-ˈbē-ət \

Definition of howbeit

: although

Examples of howbeit in a Sentence

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

First Known Use of howbeit

14th century

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howbeit Synonyms

Synonyms

albeit, although (also altho), as, much as, notwithstanding, though, when, whereas, while;

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howbeit

adverb

Definition of howbeit

: nevertheless

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Examples of howbeit in a Sentence

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

First Known Use of howbeit

15th century

in the meaning defined above

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NEW! Time Traveler

howbeit Synonyms

Synonyms

even so, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, though, withal, yet;

Related Words

after all, anyhow, regardless;

Phrases

all the same (or just the same), at the same time;

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