with·al
| \ wi-ˈt͟hȯl
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Definition of withal
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: together with this : besides
a supporter of all constructive work and withal an excellent businessman— A. W. Long
3
: on the other hand : nevertheless
withal
prepositionDefinition of withal (Entry 2 of 2)
archaic
: with
—used postpositively with a relative or interrogative pronoun as object
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Synonyms for withal
Synonyms: Adverb
- additionally,
- again,
- also,
- besides,
- either,
- further,
- furthermore,
- likewise,
- more,
- moreover,
- then,
- too,
- yet
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“Withal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/withal. Accessed 15 Apr. 2021.
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The first known use of withal was in the 13th century
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