Word of the Day: Howbeit.
ADVERB
1. Nevertheless; however.
Example Sentences.
1. "Our time in the Bahamas was relaxing, howbeit too short."
2. "I've never been to Spain before; howbeit, I know a lot about the culture."
3. "Lourdes had never written a haiku; howbeit, her first attempt was impressive."
Word Origin.
English, late 15th century
You can think of "howbeit" as a sort of hybrid of two other words: "however" and "albeit." All three words are synonyms and can be used as conjunctions, but each choice might add a slightly different tone to your statement.
ADVERB
1. Nevertheless; however.
Example Sentences.
1. "Our time in the Bahamas was relaxing, howbeit too short."
2. "I've never been to Spain before; howbeit, I know a lot about the culture."
3. "Lourdes had never written a haiku; howbeit, her first attempt was impressive."
Word Origin.
English, late 15th century
You can think of "howbeit" as a sort of hybrid of two other words: "however" and "albeit." All three words are synonyms and can be used as conjunctions, but each choice might add a slightly different tone to your statement.
Word of the Day: Howbeit.
ADVERB
1. Nevertheless; however.
Example Sentences.
1. "Our time in the Bahamas was relaxing, howbeit too short."
2. "I've never been to Spain before; howbeit, I know a lot about the culture."
3. "Lourdes had never written a haiku; howbeit, her first attempt was impressive."
Word Origin.
English, late 15th century
You can think of "howbeit" as a sort of hybrid of two other words: "however" and "albeit." All three words are synonyms and can be used as conjunctions, but each choice might add a slightly different tone to your statement.
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