- the wherewithal ⇒ necessary funds, resources, or equipment (for something or to do something): these people lack the wherewithal for a decent existence
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where•with•al /ˈhwɛrwɪðɔl, -wɪθ-, ˈwɛr-/USA pronunciation
n. [countable;
usually singular;
usually: the + ~ ( + to + verb]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026usually singular;
usually: the + ~ ( + to + verb]
- the means, esp. money, with which to do something.
where•with•al
(hwâr′wiᵺ ôl′, -with-, wâr′-),USA pronunciation n.
adv.
pron.
- that with which to do something;
means or supplies for the purpose or need, esp. money:the wherewithal to pay my rent.
adv.
- by means of which;
out of which. - [Archaic.]wherewith.
pron.
- wherewith.
- where + withal 1525–35
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