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Meaning of 'withal' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Withal [ adv.]
- With this; with that.
- Together with this; likewise; at the same time; in addition; also.
2 . Withal [ prep.]
- With; -- put after its object, at the end of sentence or clause in which it stands.

Meaning of 'withal' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . withal [ r]
Meaning (1):
- despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
Example in sentence:
  • although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it;
  • granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go;
  • he was a stern yet fair master;
  • while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed

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