admittedly

/əd'mitidli/
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admittedly

She is admittedly the smartest student in her class.

Definition
  1. Adverb:
    • Used to introduce a statement that acknowledges a fact or point that weakens one's main argument or that is surprising or unexpected: It signals that the speaker is conceding something true, often something that might seem to contradict their overall point or that is an unfavorable detail.
Usage
  • Position in a Sentence: "Admittedly" is typically used at the beginning of a sentence or clause, followed by a comma. It can also be placed after the subject or at the end of a clause for stylistic variation, though this is less common.
  • Function: It is a sentence adverb (or disjunct) that comments on the entire statement, expressing concession or acknowledgment.
Examples
  • (I acknowledge this fact, which may weaken my position.)
  • (I concede that it is difficult before arguing we should proceed.)
  • (The speaker acknowledges a potential drawback.)
Advanced Usage
  • "It is admittedly true that...": A more formal construction to frame a concession.
    • It is admittedly true that the plan has risks, but the potential rewards are great.
  • Used to introduce a contrasting point after a positive statement:
    • The movie was entertaining. Admittedly, the plot was full of holes. (The second sentence concedes a flaw.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Admit (verb): To confess or acknowledge something to be true.
    • I must admit that I was wrong.
  • Admission (noun): The act of admitting or something that is admitted.
    • His admission of guilt surprised everyone.
  • Granted (adverb/conjunction): Similar to "admittedly," used to concede a point.
    • Granted, it's not the best solution, but it's the only one we have.
Synonyms
  • Certainly: Used to admit something is true (often more emphatic).
  • Concededly: A more formal synonym meaning "as must be conceded."
  • To be sure: A phrase used to acknowledge a fact before making a contrasting statement.
  • Undeniably: Used to state something cannot be denied, often stronger than "admittedly."
Related Phrases
  • It must be admitted that...: A phrase with the same concessional function.
    • It must be admitted that the initial cost is high.
  • While it is true that...: A conjunction phrase introducing a concessional clause.
    • While it is true that the system is old, it remains reliable.
admittedly

She is admittedly the smartest student in her class.

Adverb
  1. as acknowledged
    • true, she is the smartest in her class

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