Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-wherewithal
noun
/ðə ˈwɛrˌwɪðˌɔl/

Definition
the means or resources to accomplish something

Examples
- After years of hard work, she finally had the wherewithal to start her own business.
- He lacked the wherewithal to pay for his education, so he took out loans.
- The team had the wherewithal to win the championship, but they lost due to poor coordination.

Meaning
The ability or resources necessary to achieve a goal or task.

Synonyms
- resources
- means
- funds
- capital
- ability