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

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for withal
  1. then
  2. however
  3. besides
  4. nevertheless
  5. also
  6. though
  7. either
  8. nonetheless
Adverb
  • The tycoon then retreated from public life, and Beijing began a fierce crackdown on the tech sector.
    Juliana Liu, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Stamper has said footage taken just before the shooting shows Stines using his own phone to make a call, then using the judge's phone to make a call.
    Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of then
Adverb
  • More studies need to be done, however, to suggest that cold water can cure depression.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Warner said, however, that the effort was not directly election-related, as the hackers got into some telecom systems more than a year ago.
    Dhruv Mehrotra, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of however
Adverb
  • Usually comprised of at least a dozen companies, including publishers of source material, radio and TV stations, advertising agencies and more besides, consensus from the production committee is necessary for most major artistic and commercial decisions.
    Gavin J Blair, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
  • But after two impeachments, a reelection defeat, the disgrace of January 6, multiple indictments, a felony conviction, and much else besides, Trump has gained strength rather than shed it.
    Rich Lowry, National Review, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of besides
Adverb
  • Rutka and her friends endure uncertain futures but nevertheless reach for hope and resilience in this new musical making its world premiere in Cincinnati.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2024
  • This is nevertheless a policy proposal that has resonated with U.S. overseas voters and political organizers like Joe Beydoun, who chairs Republicans Overseas in the United Arab Emirates.
    Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of nevertheless
Adverb
  • Such ongoing protection is also currently required by U.S. law.
    Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Fur trappers, the almanac stated, used this time also to hunt beavers for their pelts.
    John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of also
Adverb
  • In the last decade, though, Murakami’s warm embrace from the global market seems to have encouraged a certain maximalist tendency in his writing.
    Bailey Trela, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
  • My favorite thing about this bag, though, is the stretchy velcro waist belt which keeps the fit tight without binding around my torso.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of though
Adverb
  • No one is bad, exactly, but no one is trying very hard, either.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The modifications don’t just result in marginal gains, either, as these cars have set production vehicle lap records at race tracks like the Nürburgring and Silverstone.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of either
Adverb
  • But the game nonetheless drew the highest viewership numbers for a non-playoff NFL game in 17 years (31 million on CBS).
    Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Those efforts nonetheless take up many hours of screen time, and are padded out by even thinner material like Willis’ friend Fatty (Ronny Chieng) accidentally drawing crowds to Golden Palace by being overly rude to white patrons — a one-note joke sustained for too many beats.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of nonetheless
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Thesaurus Entries Near withal

with a grain of salt

withal

with a vengeance

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