albe

IPA/ˈalb/
IPA/ˈælb/

albe — conjunction

1. used to introduce a fact that does not stop the main statement from remaining tr

1.連接詞C2
釋義

used to introduce a fact that does not stop the main statement from remaining true; although or even though

例句

Albe the road was muddy, Nila walked on to reach the clinic.

albe + clause introducing a concession before the main clause

Gabriel kept the meeting calm, albe several members wanted to leave.

同義詞
  • although

    the normal modern choice in both speech and writing

  • though

    more conversational and common in everyday English

  • albeit

    the surviving formal relative; more likely than 'albe' in modern writing

反義詞
  • because

    introduces a reason rather than a concession

文法句型

albe + clause

[main clause], albe + clause

用法筆記

This word is archaic and extremely rare in modern English. Writers now almost always choose 'although', 'though', or the more familiar formal variant 'albeit' instead. Use it only when you want an intentionally old-fashioned literary tone.

常見錯誤

❌Albe the rain, we stayed outside.
✅Albe it was raining, we stayed outside.
💡'albe' introduces a clause, not a noun phrase by itself.
❌I stayed, albe but I was tired.
✅I stayed, albe I was tired.
💡do not add another contrast marker after 'albe'.