Meaning & use
admittedly
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Used to introduce a statement that acknowledges a fact, especially one that weakens or complicates the speaker's main point.
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Admittedly, the plan has some risks, but the potential benefits are significant.
The restaurant is admittedly expensive, though the quality justifies the price for many diners.
A note on using this word
Typically placed at the start of a sentence or clause to signal a concession before continuing with a counterpoint.
Words with a similar meaning
grantedconfessedly
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