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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. nevertheless
  3. though
  4. but
  5. nonetheless
  6. yet
Adverb
  • All that extra water requires removal for products like tomato paste, however, resulting in extra energy, financial, and time costs.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • This headlamp is less packable than others, however, due to the separate battery and lamp units, along with the cord to connect them.
    Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of however
Adverb
  • Rutka and her friends endure uncertain futures but nevertheless reach for hope and resilience in this new musical making its world premiere in Cincinnati.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2024
  • This is nevertheless a policy proposal that has resonated with U.S. overseas voters and political organizers like Joe Beydoun, who chairs Republicans Overseas in the United Arab Emirates.
    Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of nevertheless
Adverb
  • In the last decade, though, Murakami’s warm embrace from the global market seems to have encouraged a certain maximalist tendency in his writing.
    Bailey Trela, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
  • My favorite thing about this bag, though, is the stretchy velcro waist belt which keeps the fit tight without binding around my torso.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of though
Conjunction
  • But scientists and doctors say things aren’t that simple — and a belief that exposing children to marijuana, either directly or indirectly, is harmless isn’t supported by the facts.
    Daniel M. Jimenez, The Cannifornian, 22 June 2017
  • 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
Definition of but
Adverb
  • There are simply no hard and fast rules, but what constitutes a grand complication is usually pretty obvious, nonetheless.
    Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
  • But Nixon says law enforcement has nonetheless been aware of Moucka’s identity since at least early July.
    Matt Burgess, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of nonetheless
Adverb
  • Now comes perhaps his biggest challenge yet: Taking over a San Jose Earthquakes team that finished last in the entire league and gave up the most goals (78) in MLS history.
    Harold Gutmann, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • But it’s not yet known whether there’s a limit to how varied and complicated these patterns can get.
    Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of yet
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