withal meaning and definition

WITHAL adverb

Definition of withal (adverb)

1. despite anything to the contrary (usually following 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"
   • synonyms: all the same, even so, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, yet
2. together with this