Howbeit — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

conjunction adverb /hau̇-ˈbē-ət/ how·be·it

Meaning & Definition of Howbeit

Howbeit (conjunction)

  1. although

Howbeit (adverb)

  1. nevertheless

Howbeit (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. in spite of that

    "I've never written a poem before; howbeit, I feel my first attempt is quite good"

    similar: even so, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, still and all, though, withal, yet, all the same, at the same time
    related: after all, anyhow, regardless, per contra

Howbeit (conjunction) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. in spite of the fact that

    "our visit to Niagara Falls was very pleasant, howbeit slightly shorter than we had planned"

    similar: albeit, although, as, much as, notwithstanding, though, when, whereas, while, whilst (chiefly British)
    related: but, if

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Howbeit

The most common words with a similar meaning to Howbeit:

Chiefly British: whilst
even so, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, still and all, though, withal, yet, all the same, at the same time, albeit, although, as, much as, when, whereas, while

Related Words for Howbeit

after all, anyhow, regardless, per contra, but, if

Origin & Etymology of Howbeit

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Howbeit

What does "Howbeit" mean?

"Howbeit" means although. As an a conjunction and an adverb, it is defined as: although. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Howbeit"?

Other words for "Howbeit" include even so, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, still and all and though. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Howbeit" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Howbeit"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Howbeit". Common alternatives include even so, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, still and all, though, withal and yet.

How do you use "Howbeit" in a sentence?

Examples of "Howbeit" in a sentence: "I've never written a poem before; howbeit, I feel my first attempt is quite good"; "our visit to Niagara Falls was very pleasant, howbeit slightly shorter than we had planned".

Is "Howbeit" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Howbeit" can be used as a conjunction and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Howbeit"?

"Howbeit" is pronounced /hau̇-ˈbē-ət/ and divided into syllables as how·be·it.

What is the origin of the word "Howbeit"?

First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Howbeit" meaning "in spite of that"?

When "Howbeit" (adverb) means in spite of that, synonyms include even so, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding and still.