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adverb

Definition of howbeitnext
as in however
in spite of that I've never written a poem before; howbeit, I feel my first attempt is quite good

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conjunction

hau̇-ˈbē-ət How to pronounce howbeit (audio)
as in although
in spite of the fact that our visit to Niagara Falls was very pleasant, howbeit slightly shorter than we had planned

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for howbeit
  1. however
  2. but
  3. nevertheless
  4. though
  5. nonetheless
  6. yet
Adverb
  • The ban, however, wiped out a crop that provided a large share of rural income, without real alternative livelihoods, and in some cases, through force.
    — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Penders has just 78 senior professional league appearances to his name, however.
    — Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of however
Conjunction
  • But with a full and volatile season behind them, the two have grown closer, prompting check-ins from Bradford last month, seeking tidbits from his coach who watched OTA practices on a tablet from his Kentucky retreat.
    — Chad Graff, Twin Cities, 15 June 2017
  • The tech firm didn’t pull that video down, but reached out to police.
    — Queenie Wong, The Mercury News, 3 May 2017
Definition of but
Adverb
  • Iranian officials have nevertheless stressed that any agreement would not necessarily mean the waterway would immediately reopen.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • But Autumn Mowery has nevertheless found this a perfect place to remind herself and others that real connections, while never perfect, do in fact matter.
    — Lee Cowan, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of nevertheless
Adverb
  • If Dern gets on top of Robertson, though, the fight could be over, and a submission for Dern wouldn’t surprise me.
    — Brett Appley, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Most states, though, have enacted additional requirements for higher powered machines, including minimum age and helmet requirements.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of though
Adverb
  • Although lucky bamboo is actually a succulent-type Dracaena plant native to Central African rainforests, it’s frequently associated with Chinese traditions nonetheless.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 12 Aug. 2026
  • While the card is meant to be interpreted as a token for transformation rather than its literal concept, the association has nonetheless added to the number’s infamy.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of nonetheless
Adverb
  • But in the epicenter of Monday’s earthquake, Chocó, an indigenous leader told CNN that help has yet to reach the area, Colombia’s poorest region.
    — Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • And yet while some clubs of a similar size were happy to keep selling players to re-invest, Tottenham generally only did so with first-team players in very specific circumstances.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of yet
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