withal

American  

[with-awl, with-] / wɪðˈɔl, wɪθ- /

adverb

1. with it all; as well; besides.

2. in spite of all; nevertheless.

3. Archaic. with that; therewith.

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preposition

1. with (used after its object).

withal British  

/ wɪˈðɔːl /

adverb

1. literary as well; likewise

2. literary nevertheless

3. archaic therewith

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preposition

1. (postpositive) an archaic word for with

Etymology

Origin of withal

1150–1200; Middle English phrase with al ( le ); replacing Old English mid ealle, mid eallum. See with, all

Example Sentences

And he was withal as clear and candid; not a blemish or spot to tarnish his reputation.

From Literature

“I think that in such a case, to silence the agitator, and save the boy, is not only constitutional, but, withal, a great mercy.”

From New York Times

Despite otherwise clear skies, it “was so completely extinguished withal, that neither light, nor orb, nor anything at all of it was seen.”

From Science Magazine

The turkey is a “more respectable bird, and withal a true original native of America,” Franklin wrote.

From Washington Post

Not wanting to collect cycling pensioners in the car’s catfish grille, I drove pretty responsibly, withal.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• even so
• however
• in spite of that
• nevertheless
• nonetheless
• notwithstanding
• still