Withal (Adverb)
Meaning 1
Together with this.
Examples
- He had many virtues withal his notorious reputation as a reckless driver.
- Withal his brilliant success, he was plagued by feelings of insecurity and doubt.
- Her painting had all the signs of greatness withal her raw inexperience.
- Their optimism and idealism, however misguided, stood withal the economic disaster that unfolded.
- A lack of subtlety often undermined the finer aspects of her poetry withal her imagination and vision.
Meaning 2
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".