Synonyms for withal
- adverb
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Adverb
1. Nevertheless — all things considered; nevertheless
nevertheless, even so, yet, yit US, however, notwithstanding, none the less, all the same, still, just the same, natheless dated, howbeit dated
Other
Definitions
- adv. 1
Together with the rest; besides; in addition.
- adv. 2
All things considered; nevertheless.
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The words fall into two groups; as well as, besides, in addition, too, withal, simply add a fact or thought; also (all so), in like manner, likewise, similarly, affirm that what is added is like that to which it is added.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- nevertheless The bread was mouldy, but Tom ate it nevertheless.
- notwithstanding This problem notwithstanding, progress has been made.
- therewith He who touches pitch shall be defiled therewith.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| withal | steady | |
| nevertheless | falling | |
| notwithstanding | falling | |
| therewith | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- yet1, yit
- 5 letters
- still1
- 7 letters
- however3, howbeit
- 8 letters
- moreover3, likewise2
- 9 letters
- therewith, natheless
- 12 letters
- nevertheless4
- 15 letters
- notwithstanding4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (however3 = 3 syllables).