withal

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adverb

with·​al wi-ˈt͟hȯl  -ˈthȯl 

1

: together with this : besides

a supporter of all constructive work and withal an excellent businessman

—A. W. Long

2

archaic : therewith sense 1

3

: on the other hand : nevertheless

withal

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preposition

archaic

: with

—used postpositively with a relative or interrogative pronoun as object

Synonyms

Adverb

• then
• besides
• also
• either
• more
• moreover
• furthermore

Examples of withal in a Sentence

Adverb

a successful businessman and withal a major contributor to local charities

a homely face that was withal rather compelling

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

Middle English, from with + all, al all

First Known Use

Adverb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Preposition

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for withal

• aldol
• armhole
• atoll
• awol
• backhaul
• banal
• baseball
• befall
• cabal
• catchall
• cecal
• centrale

Kids Definition

withal

adverb

with·​al

wit͟h-ˈȯl,

with-

1

: together with this : besides

2

: on the other hand : nevertheless