howbeit
conjunction
how·be·it
| \ hau̇-ˈbē-ət
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Definition of howbeit
(Entry 1 of 2)
: although
howbeit
adverbDefinition of howbeit (Entry 2 of 2)
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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“Howbeit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/howbeit. Accessed 26 May. 2022.
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