withal Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
    nonetheless; nevertheless; however; all the same; even so; notwithstanding; still; yet.
    • 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
  2. adverb together with this

WordNet

With*al" adverb
Etymology
With + all.
Definitions
  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" preposition
Definitions
  1. 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.

Webster 1913