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withal

/wɪˈðɔːl/

Meanings
  • adverb

    used to express that something in addition to what has already been mentioned is also included or available

    - "I have the book withal, I have the map as well."
    - "Withal, I brought my umbrella in case it rains."

Synonyms

even so , nonetheless
Variants
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withal
Etymology
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From Old English witlan ‘be ready, be prepared,’ from witan ‘to know.’


Trivia
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  1. Withal is an archaic word that is not commonly used in modern English.

  2. Withal was a popular word in Middle English and was used frequently in Chaucer's works.

  3. Withal has been used in various dialects of English, including those found in Ireland and Scotland.


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  1. conjunction: Withal functions as a conjunction, connecting two ideas or elements in a sentence.

  2. preposition: Withal can also function as a preposition, indicating the inclusion or addition of something.


Culture
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Withal has been used in various literary works, including Shakespeare's plays. It has also been used in religious contexts to mean 'together with' or 'in addition to'.

How to Memorize "withal"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person bringing an additional item with them, such as a book or an umbrella.
    - Visualize the word 'withal' as a bridge connecting two ideas or elements in a sentence.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'withal' with the idea of 'in addition' or 'together with'.
    - Think of the word 'withal' as a synonym for 'also' or 'as well'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'With all that, I have withal' or 'With all things, I have withal'.


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