When Do You Use Withal?
This Curious Word Was Used to Mean "In Addition," but Also "Nevertheless" and Sometimes "With." So You Might Read Sentences Like "They Were Excited but Nervous...
This curious word was used to mean "in addition," but also "nevertheless" and sometimes "with." So you might read sentences like "They were excited but nervous withal." And if you read a lot of Shakespeare, you'll come across withal frequently. It stems from the Middle English with alle, "wholly."
How do you use withal in a sentence?
- Jared is a successful actor and withal a philanthropist who generously donates to charity.
- Because Ted is the perfect man, he is smart, handsome, and withal kind.
- Sam's bad habits include smoking, cursing, and withal gambling excessively.
What is the meaning withal?
(Entry 1 of 2) 1 : together with this : besides a supporter of all constructive work and withal an excellent businessman— A. W. Long. 2 archaic : therewith sense 1. 3 : on the other hand : nevertheless.
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