adverb

withal

wih-THAWL

Withal (adverb) means In addition to what has already been said; besides. Example: “He was clever, and kind withal.”

adverb

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 notes

In 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.

Origin: Old English

Synonyms

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still however yet nevertheless nonetheless notwithstanding even so all the same

Related words

but still however yet though therefore despite anyway

Rhymes for withal

wherewithal

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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