withal

[ with-awl, with- ]

adverb

1. with it all; as well; besides.
2. in spite of all; nevertheless.
3. Archaic. with that; therewith.

preposition

1. with (used after its object).

withal

/ wɪˈðɔːl /

adverb

1. literary.
   as well; likewise
2. literary.
   nevertheless
3. archaic.
   therewith

preposition

1. postpositive an archaic word for with

Word History and Origins

Origin of withal¹

1150–1200; Middle English phrase with al ( le ); replacing Old English mid ealle, mid eallum. See with, all

Word History and Origins

Origin of withal¹

C12: from with + all

Example Sentences

He will keep the sayings of renowned men, and will enter withal into the subtilties of parables.

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He was a bitter partisan, had the utmost contempt for everything Northern, but withal a noble and chivalric gentleman.

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Col. Moore, a veteran politician of the Old Dominion, was a most pleasant and affable gentleman, and a great lisper withal.

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For the rest, it was well and solidly furnished, very clean and orderly, but withal a little formal.

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The Emperor had accepted the most moderate income that ever crowned head was contented withal, in order to spare his people.

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Related Words

• even so
• however
• in spite of that
• nevertheless
• nonetheless
• notwithstanding
• still