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
withal
(archaic) Synonym for with, appearing at the end of a clause or sentence, after the object.
withal (not comparable)
(archaic) All things considered; nevertheless; besides
(obsolete) With this; with that.
• (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
3 May 2025
(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; “a desirable job”; “computer with many desirable features”; “a desirable outcome”
Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.
