Wherewithal (Noun)
Meaning
The necessary means (especially financial means).
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The old man no longer had the wherewithal to support his lavish lifestyle after years of poor investments.
- Many people start their careers without the financial wherewithal to afford anything except the most basic necessities.
- Her family had the wherewithal to travel extensively throughout their childhood, visiting multiple countries each year.
- Despite his lavish spending habits, he didn't have the wherewithal to cover the costs of his latest failed business venture.
- The charity's goal was to provide underprivileged families with the wherewithal to give their kids the best possible education.