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withal

with·al
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [with-awl, with-]
    • /wɪðˈɔl, wɪθ-/
    • /wɪˈðɔːl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [with-awl, with-]
    • /wɪðˈɔl, wɪθ-/

Definitions of withal word

  • adverb withal with it all; as well; besides. 1
  • adverb withal in spite of all; nevertheless. 1
  • adverb withal Archaic. with that; therewith. 1
  • preposition withal with (used after its object). 1
  • noun withal In addition; as a further factor or consideration. 1
  • adverb withal even so 1

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Origin of withal

First appearance:

before 1150
One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English phrase with al(le); replacing Old English mid ealle, mid eallum. See with, all

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Parts of speech for Withal

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

withal popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

withal usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for withal

conjunction withal

  • however — nevertheless; yet; on the other hand; in spite of that: We have not yet won; however, we shall keep trying.
  • even — Flat and smooth.
  • nevertheless — nonetheless; notwithstanding; however; in spite of that: a small but nevertheless important change.
  • though — for all that; however.
  • yet — at the present time; now: Don't go yet. Are they here yet?

preposition withal

  • although — You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement which contrasts with the statement in the main clause.
  • against — If one thing is leaning or pressing against another, it is touching it.
  • at any rate — You use at any rate to indicate that what you have just said might be incorrect or unclear in some way, and that you are now being more precise.
  • despite — You use despite to introduce a fact which makes the other part of the sentence surprising.
  • in any case — an instance of the occurrence, existence, etc., of something: Sailing in such a storm was a case of poor judgment.

adverb withal

  • again — You use again to indicate that something happens a second time, or after it has already happened before.
  • further — at or to a great distance; a long way off; at or to a remote point: We sailed far ahead of the fleet.
  • likewise — moreover; in addition; also; too: She is likewise a fine lawyer.
  • more — Mossi (def 2).
  • still — remaining in place or at rest; motionless; stationary: to stand still.

Antonyms for withal

adverb withal

  • contrariwise — from a contrasting point of view; on the other hand
  • opposing — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
  • opposite — situated, placed, or lying face to face with something else or each other, or in corresponding positions with relation to an intervening line, space, or thing: opposite ends of a room.
  • reverse — opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or character: an impression reverse to what was intended; in reverse sequence.
  • fewer — not many but more than one: Few artists live luxuriously.

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