albeit

albeit — conjunction

1. used to add a brief qualification that softens or limits the statement just made

1.連接詞C1
釋義

used to add a brief qualification that softens or limits the statement just made; roughly equivalent to 'though' or 'even if', but typically attaches to a single word or short phrase rather than a full clause.

例句

The Ministry approved the budget, albeit reluctantly, after a long debate.

albeit + adverb modifying the previous verb

Professor Wong agreed to the new schedule, albeit with several conditions.

albeit + prepositional phrase

同義詞
  • though

    more neutral in register; can introduce a full clause or a reduced phrase

  • although

    standard subordinator that requires a full clause with subject and verb

  • even if

    stresses a hypothetical concession; takes a full clause

  • notwithstanding

    very formal preposition meaning 'in spite of'; takes a noun phrase, not a clause

文法句型

albeit + adjective

albeit + adverb

albeit + prepositional phrase

albeit + present participle

用法筆記

Almost always followed by a reduced phrase (an adjective, adverb, prepositional phrase, or participle), not a full subject-verb clause. Common in academic essays, news reports, and formal writing; in everyday speech 'though' or 'but' is more natural.

常見錯誤

❌The plan worked, albeit it was risky.
✅The plan worked, albeit a risky one.
💡drop the subject and verb after 'albeit' and leave only the qualifying word or phrase.
❌Albeit she felt tired, she finished the marathon.
✅Although she felt tired, she finished the marathon.
💡use 'although' before a full clause; 'albeit' rarely opens a sentence in modern usage.
❌The hotel was nice, albeit was a bit expensive.
✅The hotel was nice, albeit a bit expensive.
💡no second verb is needed after 'albeit'.