adverb
withal
In addition to what has already been mentioned.
He was a skilled worker and a generous neighbor withal.
Etymology
The expression combines with and all. From including everything already mentioned, it developed an additional sense equivalent to moreover.
More examples
- The room was small but comfortable withal.
- She was learned and witty withal.
- The old account describes a stern leader, fair withal.
Forms
withal
Similar words
- also
- Also is the normal modern equivalent; withal is literary or archaic.
- besides
- Besides adds another point; withal can serve the same function in older prose.