WITHAL

however, nevertheless, withal, still, yet, all the same, even so, nonetheless, notwithstanding, at the same time

(adverb) despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession); “although I’m a little afraid, however I’d like to try it”; “while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed”; “he was a stern yet fair master”; “granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go”

withal

(adverb) together with this

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Postposition

withal

(archaic) Synonym for with, appearing at the end of a clause or sentence, after the object.

Adverb

withal (not comparable)

(archaic) All things considered; nevertheless; besides

(obsolete) With this; with that.

Synonyms

• (all things considered): even so, nonetheless; see also nevertheless

Source: Wiktionary


With*al", adv. Etym: [With + all.]

1. With this; with that. [Obs.] He will scarce be pleased withal. Shak.

2. Together with this; likewise; at the same time; in addition; also. [Archaic] Fy on possession But if a man be virtuous withal. Chaucer. If you choose that, then I am yours withal. Shak. How modest in exception, and withal How terrible in constant resolution. Shak.

With*al", prep.

Definition: With; -- put after its object, at the end of sentence or clause in which it stands. [Obs.] This diamond he greets your wife withal. Shak. Whatsoever uncleanness it be that a man shall be defiled withal. Lev. v. 3.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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