albeit

USAGE SUMMARY

The word "even" is correct and usable in written English.
It is often used to emphasize a point or to refer to something that is unexpected or unexpected. For example: "I was surprised to find out that even my grandmother knows how to use a computer."

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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

"Even the angel Gabriel would struggle to survive with that hanging over his head.

The Guardian

They have had enough of career politicians in three parties who don't even understand the problems they face in their everyday lives.

The Guardian

"But there is an even greater number of people, even though they were not enthusiastic about David Cameron or the Tories, who feel relieved that we are not in government.

The Guardian

Even in Beverly Hills.

The New York Times

"I don't even know what that means".

The New York Times - Sports

Perhaps even more worrying to Mr. Assad, his military has come to rely more heavily on equipment designed for a major battle with a foreign enemy, namely Israel, rather than a protracted civil conflict with his own people.

The New York Times

But when equally unacceptable views or practices have come from someone who isn't white, we've been too cautious, frankly even fearful, to stand up to them".

The New York Times

"The whole category has been very euphemistic, or paternalistic even, and we're saying, enough with the euphemisms, and get over it.

The New York Times

The strain is likely to grow more acute as the government depends on helicopter gunships to extend its reach to parts of the country rendered impassable to logistics convoys and even armored vehicles by the rebels' improvised bombs.

The New York Times

"Sometimes I don't even notice I'm doing it.

The New York Times - Magazine

The questioning was, even by the standards of the garrulous current court, unusually intense and pointed.

The New York Times

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "albeit" to add a concise concession that doesn't disrupt the main flow of your sentence. It's best suited for formal writing where brevity is valued.

Common error

Avoid using "albeit" in casual conversation or informal writing. Simpler alternatives like "although" or "even though" are generally more appropriate.

How to use

Learn how to use "albeit" with practical examples and tips.

How to use

Linguistic Context

Conjunctive adverb introducing a subordinate clause expressing concession or contrast. Ludwig AI confirms the lack of examples for this word.

Expression frequency: Missing

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "albeit" serves as a conjunctive adverb to introduce concessions or contrasts, predominantly in formal and scientific writing. Due to the missing examples, Ludwig can't provide real-world usage scenarios from its database, underscoring the rarity of this term in contemporary sources. When aiming for clarity and conciseness in formal contexts, "albeit" is a suitable choice, "although" simpler alternatives like 'although' are often more appropriate in informal settings. Exercise caution and consider the tone and audience before incorporating it into your writing.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

although

More common and versatile; expresses a contrast or concession.

though

Informal alternative to "although".

even though

Stronger emphasis on the contrasting element.

notwithstanding

More formal and emphatic concession.

despite the fact that

More verbose but explicit concession.

in spite of the fact that

Similar to 'despite the fact that', but can carry slightly more emotional weight depending on the context.

while

Introduces a contrasting element or simultaneous action.

whereas

Used to highlight differences between two things.

admittedly

Acknowledges a point before presenting a contrasting one.

even if

Presents a hypothetical concession.

FAQs

How can I use "albeit" in a sentence?

"Albeit" is used to introduce a concession or contrast. For example, "The project was successful, "although" challenging."

What can I say instead of "albeit"?

You can use alternatives like "although", "even though", or "while" depending on the context.

What's the difference between "albeit" and "although"?

"Albeit" is more concise and formal than "although". "Albeit" is typically used to insert a brief concession without disrupting the sentence's flow, while "although" can introduce a more substantial contrasting idea.

Is it correct to start a sentence with "albeit"?

While grammatically possible, starting a sentence with "albeit" is uncommon and can sound awkward. It's generally better to use alternatives like "although" or "even though" at the beginning of a sentence.