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- [hwair-with-awl, -with-, wair-]
- /ˈʰwɛər wɪðˌɔl, -wɪθ-, ˈwɛər-/
- /ˈwɛəwɪðɔːl/
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- [hwair-with-awl, -with-, wair-]
- /ˈʰwɛər wɪðˌɔl, -wɪθ-, ˈwɛər-/
Definitions of wherewithal word
- noun wherewithal that with which to do something; means or supplies for the purpose or need, especially money: the wherewithal to pay my rent. 1
- adverb wherewithal by means of which; out of which. 1
- adverb wherewithal Archaic. wherewith. 1
- noun wherewithal The money or other means needed for a particular purpose. 1
- noun wherewithal necessary means 1
- singular noun wherewithal If you have the wherewithal for something, you have the means, especially the money, that you need for it. 0
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Origin of wherewithal
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1525-35; where + withal
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Parts of speech for Wherewithal
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wherewithal popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for wherewithal
noun wherewithal
- means — to have in mind as one's purpose or intention; intend: I meant to compliment you on your work. Synonyms: contemplate.
- ability — Your ability to do something is the fact that you can do it.
- resources — a source of supply, support, or aid, especially one that can be readily drawn upon when needed.
- money — any circulating medium of exchange, including coins, paper money, and demand deposits.
- finances — the management of revenues; the conduct or transaction of money matters generally, especially those affecting the public, as in the fields of banking and investment.
Antonyms for wherewithal
noun wherewithal
- debt — A debt is a sum of money that you owe someone.
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