Definition of withal
1 : together with this : besides a supporter of all constructive work and withal an excellent businessman — A. W. Long
2 archaic : therewith 1
3 : on the other hand : nevertheless
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Examples of withal in a Sentence
a successful businessman and withal a major contributor to local charities
a homely face that was withal rather compelling
Origin and Etymology of withal
Middle English, from with + all, al all
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Definition of withal
archaic
: with —used postpositively with a relative or interrogative pronoun as object
First Known Use of withal
14th century
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