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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
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
  • Extreme rainfall events like this are becoming more common as planet-warming pollution drives temperatures higher, because warmer air holds more moisture – which storms can then wring out like a water-laden sponge in heavy, localized downpours.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • However, then-President Janet Napolitano advised the Board of Regents to phase them out anyway and explore the creation of a UC-specific exam.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of then
Adverb
  • Not all parts of Greater Manchester have shared in the city’s success, however.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • There is, however, evidence that this Spain team can be ruffled.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of however
Adverb
  • Justices ruled this morning that the president can dismiss members of most independent agencies without cause, but that the US central bank is different — and that besides, the administration had denied Cook due process.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 June 2026
  • And besides, at home, there would be no screaming crowd to film when the phone was no longer necessary for streaming.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Definition of besides
Adverb
  • In this latest spinoff from the Taylor Sheridan universe, Montana falls away to the far away lands of Rio Paloma, Texas—trouble nevertheless follows.
    — Alex Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026
  • While the threat of AI to every SME might possibly be overstated, these businesses do nevertheless face real challenges from domestic and geopolitical problems.
    — Rupert Lee-Browne, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of nevertheless
Adverb
  • That is the exact failure the gateway vendors position against, and also the risk that could shrink their own market.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Verbeek also has lost four key defensemen — captain Radko Gudas, Jacob Trouba, John Carlson and Olen Zellweger — in the past month while adding only journeyman Nick Jensen as a probable replacement.
    — Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of also
Adverb
  • The Royals didn’t surrender, though, scoring four runs in the bottom of the frame.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
  • This wasn’t just a case of a team scoring a last-minute winner, though.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026
Definition of though
Adverb
  • But the switch from an anything goes summer sleep schedule to a morning routine that requires waking up at what feels like the crack of dawn to get to school on time doesn’t help matters, either.
    — Parents, Parents, 17 July 2026
  • Making the four tournament days tougher was never the primary objective, either, even if those connected with the club are naturally hoping the conditions keep scores in check.
    — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of either
Adverb
  • The Middle East, meanwhile, saw the small jump at just 3 percent—but still an increase nonetheless.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
  • Democrats, who acknowledged that the Platner scandal likely makes their fight to defeat Collins more difficult, were nonetheless hopeful that the shooting will shift the conversation back to Collins' record.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of nonetheless
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“Withal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withal. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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