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
  • But, then, in a great and noble second act, the former president travels the world spreading goodness, peace and light while helping build safe and affordable housing for the needy and fighting the twin scourges of poverty and disease.
    Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Mbappe then missed the 3-3 draw against Rayo Vallecano the following weekend but returned to play an hour in the 3-0 defeat of Pachuca, then shone in the 4-2 win against Sevilla on Sunday, Madrid’s final league game before La Liga’s winter break.
    Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of then
Adverb
  • Buzbee subsequently sent a demand letter to the woman's then-spouse accusing him of infecting her, however, Doe's ex pursued their divorce undeterred, the complaint reads.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Most people in senior positions, however, tend to be men, which can complicate the process for young women, as people often gravitate toward individuals who remind them of themselves.
    Natalie Wu, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of however
Adverb
  • And besides, by the time the 31st arrives, people are holiday-seasoned out, and New Year’s feels more like a Christmas coda.
    James Grebey, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The Russians are juggling the materiel and manpower demands of the long-running war, punitive Western sanctions, low oil prices, high interest rates, inflation, a labor shortage, endemic corruption, and much more besides.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of besides
Adverb
  • My goal here is simply to explain how, in the absence of the GPO, public sector employees who did not participate in Social Security can nevertheless receive substantial benefit windfalls from the program.
    Andrew Biggs, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The new transitional leadership has not laid out a clear vision of how the country will be governed, and the main group behind the offensive remains designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S., which nevertheless has begun making direct contact with it.
    Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of nevertheless
Adverb
  • Players can also add the Double Play for one more $1 to have a second chance at winning $10 million.
    Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Dec. 2024
  • The park is also home to the Arkansas Arboretum featuring native trees and shrubs from all of the state's regions.
    Sheila Yount, arkansasonline.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of also
Adverb
  • Burke, though, could be coveted on the open market just like Thornton was in the expansion draft.
    Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 31 Dec. 2024
  • And, oh yes: Clemson and the ACC also sued each other in March, and have embarked in a similar (though slightly different, in a legal sense) back-and-forth ever since.
    Andrew Carter, Orlando Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of though
Adverb
  • Furloughed employees wouldn't be allowed to respond to calls or emails either.
    Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Don't tell me congratulations after this s---, either.
    EW.com, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of either
Adverb
  • For good reason, not all mainstream media is as positive about the story, but there is a strong focus on his looks nonetheless.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • But the two portraits are complementary nonetheless, each perceptive about the balance women are expected to find between emotional honesty and smiling reserve.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Dec. 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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