withal

adverb

wi-ˈt͟hȯl How to pronounce withal (audio)
Definition of withalnext
1
as in then
in addition to what has been said a successful businessman and withal a major contributor to local charities

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2
as in however
in spite of that a homely face that was withal rather compelling

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for withal
  1. then
  2. however
  3. besides
  4. nevertheless
  5. also
  6. though
  7. either
  8. nonetheless
Adverb
  • Cube then pulled into Dodger Stadium, driving on the warning track and stopping in front of the Dodgers dugout to deliver the trophy.
    — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • The vice president, played by Bowen Yang, then entered the chat, as Hegseth asked about his trip to Greenland.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 Mar. 2025
Definition of then
Adverb
  • DiCaprio’s box office track record is enviable, however.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 2 Apr. 2025
  • We shouldn't be disappointed however, this race was closer than anyone ever imagined.
    — Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of however
Adverb
  • To discuss how the game might play out, the state of play at both clubs and much more besides, The Athletic gathered United writer Carl Anka and City writer Sam Lee.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
  • And besides, sprays aren’t good for the environment.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of besides
Adverb
  • The Democrats, who have nothing going for them, nevertheless went bonkers, acting as though the leak was equivalent to World War II Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower leaking plans for the Normandy invasion to the Germans.
    — Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2025
  • That same brother, Bill, takes the stand next, a hulking man who nevertheless looks small surrounded by his family.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025
Definition of nevertheless
Adverb
  • Paddington in Peru is listed for pre-order at Prime Video for $24.99, which is also the film’s purchase price.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • His mother was also arrested and taken into custody.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 29 Mar. 2025
Definition of also
Adverb
  • After what appeared to be a near-death experience, though, Lochlan — who was found by Timothy — opened his eyes and started breathing again.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • On a totally different tangent, though, there may be some lucky news around wealth matters this week, too, such as a shift around assets, a settlement or a debt.
    — Kyle Thomas, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of though
Adverb
  • His first outing of 2025 wasn’t necessarily easy for him either, with the Marlins taking four runs (two earned) off of him in a 4-2 loss Tuesday night at LoanDepot Park.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Robbie isn’t the first star to embrace the classic appeal of a Canadian tuxedo, either.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of either
Adverb
  • The film’s self-deprecatingly comedic artifice nonetheless captures chilling details of an adventure that starts with a demagogue’s cult-like following and ends with bloody corpses.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Joe Biden and Donald Trump These investigations don’t bear much parallel to the Signal episode but nonetheless serve as examples of high-profile probes launched by the department into the mishandling of classified information.
    — Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of nonetheless
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“Withal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withal. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.

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