withdrawal
wihth-DRAWL
Withdrawal (noun) means the act of taking money out of an account, or the sum of money taken out. Example: “There is a daily limit on cash withdrawal from the machine.”
noun
1
The act of taking money out of an account, or the sum of money taken out.
"There is a daily limit on cash withdrawal from the machine."
"A withdrawal from your savings account may take a day to appear."
"He made a large withdrawal to cover the deposit."
2
The physical and mental symptoms that occur when someone stops using an addictive substance.
"Headaches and sweating are common signs of withdrawal when someone gives up heavy drinking."
"She experienced severe withdrawal after quitting the medication."
"Withdrawal symptoms can include shaking, nausea, and anxiety."
3
The act of pulling out of a place, activity, or relationship.
"The company announced its withdrawal from the talks after several weeks of disagreement."
"Her sudden withdrawal from the team surprised everyone at the club."
"The withdrawal of troops marked the end of the conflict."
How to use withdrawal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTaking money out, going through symptoms after quitting a drug, or pulling out of somewhere/something.
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withdrawal symptoms
cash withdrawal
troop withdrawal
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Etymology
From withdraw plus the noun-forming suffix -al.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “withdrawal” mean?
The word “withdrawal” means the act of taking money out of an account, or the sum of money taken out. In plain terms, taking money out, going through symptoms after quitting a drug, or pulling out of somewhere/something.
How do you pronounce “withdrawal”?
“Withdrawal” is pronounced wihth-DRAWL (/wɪðˈdɹɔ(ə)l/ in IPA).
How do you use “withdrawal” in a sentence?
Here is “withdrawal” used in a sentence: “He made a large withdrawal to cover the deposit.”
What is the opposite of “withdrawal”?
The opposite of “withdrawal” — its antonyms — is deposit.
What part of speech is “withdrawal”?
“Withdrawal” is a noun.
Is “withdrawal” a common word?
“Withdrawal” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “withdrawal” have?
“Withdrawal” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of taking money out of an account, or the sum of money taken out.
What is the difference between a withdrawal and a deposit?
In banking they are exact opposites: a withdrawal is money taken out of an account, while a deposit is money paid in. The word withdrawal can refer either to the act of taking the money out or to the sum itself.
What are withdrawal symptoms?
Withdrawal symptoms are the physical and mental effects that occur when someone stops using an addictive substance. They vary with the substance involved and are a standard sign of physical dependence.
Is it spelled withdrawal or withdrawl?
The correct spelling is withdrawal, with an "a" before the final "l": with-draw-al. "Withdrawl" is a very common misspelling because that second "a" is barely heard in speech.
Which verbs go with withdrawal?
You "make a withdrawal" from a bank account; make is the standard banking collocation. In the medical sense people "go through" or "experience" withdrawal, and in military or political contexts forces "carry out" or "complete" a withdrawal.
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