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 regards himself as an artist, has lots of money, is well-connected in power circles and is withal the very model of a modern fictional psycho killer.

From Los Angeles Times

And he was withal as clear and candid; not a blemish or spot to tarnish his reputation.

From Literature

“I think that in such a case, to silence the agitator, and save the boy, is not only constitutional, but, withal, a great mercy.”

From New York Times

Despite otherwise clear skies, it “was so completely extinguished withal, that neither light, nor orb, nor anything at all of it was seen.”

From Science Magazine

The turkey is a “more respectable bird, and withal a true original native of America,” Franklin wrote.

From Washington Post

Related Words

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