wherewith
conjunction
where·with
| \ ˈ(h)wer-ˌwit͟h
, -ˌwith \
, -ˌwith \
Definition of wherewith
(Entry 1 of 3)
: with or by means of which
metal tools wherewith to break ground— Russell Lord
wherewith
pronounDefinition of wherewith (Entry 2 of 3)
archaic
: that with or by which
—used with an infinitive so shall I have wherewith to answer him — Psalms 119:42 (King James Version)
wherewith
adverbDefinition of wherewith (Entry 3 of 3)
obsolete
: with what
wherewith shall it be salted — Matthew 5:13 (King James Version)
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“Wherewith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wherewith. Accessed 25 Jun. 2022.
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