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Definition of withal

withal

/wɪˈðɔːl/
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• adverb

1

In addition; besides; furthermore (archaic or literary).

Example

"She was an accomplished scholar, and a generous mentor withal."

2

Despite that; nevertheless; all the same (archaic or literary).

Example

"The journey was arduous and cold, yet they remained cheerful withal."

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• preposition

1

With; by means of (archaic, placed after its object at the end of a clause).

Example

"What sturdy timber shall we build the bridge withal?"

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Word Nuance & Usage

When used as a preposition, "withal" is strictly postpositive, meaning it is placed after its object or at the very end of the clause rather than before the noun.

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witchy
with
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witham
withdraw
withdrawable

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in Middle English from the phrase "with alle," it initially meant "altogether" or "besides" before developing its postpositional and conjunctive adverb senses.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Withal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/withal
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