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- Dictionarywith·al/wəˈT͟Hôl/
adverb
- 1. in addition; as a further factor or consideration: "the whole is light and portable, and ornamental withal"
preposition
- 1. with (used at the end of a clause): "we sat with little to nourish ourselves withal but vile water"
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The meaning of WITHAL is together with this : besides. How to use withal in a sentence.
WITHAL definition: 1. in addition: 2. in spite of what has been said: 3. in addition: . Learn more.
withal - despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession); "although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it"; "while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed"; "he was a stern yet fair master"; "granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go"
Use the word withal to mean "additionally" or "also." You might admire the fact that your friend is kind, generous, and an excellent pool player withal.
What does the word withal mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the word withal, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions. This entry has not yet been fully revised.
What does withal mean? This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word withal. Etymology: with and all. 1. Along with the rest; likewise; at the same time. Yet it must be withal considered, that the greatest part of the world are they which be farthest from perfection. Richard Hooker.
WITHAL, adv. Withaul. with and all. 1. With the rest; together with; likewise; at the same time. If you choose that, then I am yours withal. How modest in exception, and withal how terrible in constant resolution! 2. It is sometimes used for with. But the word is not elegant, nor much used.
Withal and its derivatives (sometimes spelled with a final -ll) are chiefly used as adverbs expressing various kinds of additive meaning - usually positive (‘in addition’), occasionally negative (‘nevertheless’).
Used especially at the end of a question or a relative clause. from The Century Dictionary. With all; moreover; likewise; in addition; at the same time; besides; also; as well. An emphatic form of with, used after the object (usually a relative) at the end of a sentence or clause.
WITHAL meaning is - (old) besides, in addition, together/along with, used to add further considerations or factors;