adverb
withal
wih-THAWL
Withal (adverb) means In addition to what has already been said; besides. Example: “He was clever, and kind withal.”
adverb
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In addition to what has already been said; besides.
"He was clever, and kind withal."
"The house was small, comfortable withal."
How to use withal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned way of saying "also" or "besides."
When to use it
Archaic or literary; rarely used in everyday modern speech.
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Etymology
From Middle English withal, built from with plus al ("all"), and used to replace the older Old English phrase mid ealle.
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What does “withal” mean?
The word “withal” means in addition to what has already been said; besides. In plain terms, an old-fashioned way of saying "also" or "besides.".
How do you pronounce “withal”?
“Withal” is pronounced wih-THAWL (/wɪˈðɑl/ in IPA).
How do you use “withal” in a sentence?
Here is “withal” used in a sentence: “He was clever, and kind withal.”
What part of speech is “withal”?
“Withal” is an adverb.
Where does the word “withal” come from?
The word “withal” comes from Old English. From Middle English withal, built from with plus al ("all"), and used to replace the older Old English phrase mid ealle.
