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WORDY WEDNESDAY: WHEREWITHAL

03 / 05 / 2017

WORDY WEDNESDAY: WHEREWITHAL: meaning and examples

Hi, everyone! Today's Wordy Wednesday is a word that's quite formal, but also fun. It's an old word: it's been in the English language since the 1500s! Have you heard of this word?

Today's word is: WHEREWITHAL

Definition: the money, materials, supplies, etc. needed for a particular purpose.

Example 1: We don't have the wherewithal for a kitchen remodel.

Example 2: You want to go to India for three months?! Do you have the wherewithal for such a long trip?

Example 3: Many families don't have the wherewithal to survive on their income. We need to change this.

That's all for today. Do you have the wherewithal to speak English confidently? If not, the DV is here to help you improve each day!

Have a wonderful Wednesday.