C1noun 2K

Withdrawal

🇬🇧 UK /["/wɪðˈdrɔːəl//wɪθˈdrɔːəl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/wɪðˈdrɔːəl//wɪθˈdrɔːəl/"]/

Meaning of Withdrawal

the act of taking an amount of money out of your bank account

In simple words: Taking money out of a bank account or stopping a drug use.

Withdrawal in a sentence

• The withdrawal of troops from the conflict zone was seen as a positive step toward peace.
• He felt a strong withdrawal from his usual social activities after moving to a new city.
• Withdrawal symptoms can be severe when someone stops using an addictive drug suddenly.
• The bank imposes a fee on every withdrawal made from the savings account.
• The company's abrupt withdrawal from the market surprised many investors.
• Withdrawal from the treaty by several nations has increased tensions worldwide.
• His withdrawal from public life was due to personal reasons.
• To avoid withdrawal fees, please notify the bank before taking out large sums of money.

How to use Withdrawal

Used in both financial contexts (like banks) and medical contexts (like drugs). In formal writing, it can refer to withdrawal from an agreement or situation, while in conversations, it might refer to personal experiences.

Grammar pattern

withdrawal + of + object

Memory hint

Think of 'withdraw' as 'to pull back' — visualize pulling money away from a bank.

Related words

Collocations with Withdrawal

• cash
• ATM
• make
• withdrawal from
• eventual
• imminent
• abrupt
• advocate
• call for
• demand
• withdrawal by
• withdrawal from
• eventual
• imminent
• abrupt
• advocate
• call for
• demand
• withdrawal by
• withdrawal from
• abrupt
• alcohol
• caffeine
• go through
• suffer
• symptoms
• withdrawal from

Synonyms for Withdrawal

• retraction

Opposites of Withdrawal

• deposit
• addition

Common mistakes with Withdrawal

• Confused with 'withhold' which means to keep something back.
• Using 'withdrawal' as a verb instead of its noun form.
• Mixing up financial withdrawal with psychological withdrawal.

Frequently asked questions about Withdrawal

What does Withdrawal mean?

Taking money out of a bank account or stopping a drug use.

What is the definition of Withdrawal?

the act of taking an amount of money out of your bank account

How do you use Withdrawal in a sentence?

The withdrawal of troops from the conflict zone was seen as a positive step toward peace.

Can you give another example of Withdrawal?

He felt a strong withdrawal from his usual social activities after moving to a new city.

What are synonyms for Withdrawal?

Common alternatives include retraction.

What is the opposite of Withdrawal?

Opposite meanings include deposit, addition.

What words go with Withdrawal?

It commonly pairs with cash, ATM, make, withdrawal from, eventual, imminent, abrupt, advocate, call for, demand, withdrawal by, withdrawal from, eventual, imminent, abrupt, advocate, call for, demand, withdrawal by, withdrawal from, abrupt, alcohol, caffeine, go through, suffer, symptoms, withdrawal from.

What are common mistakes when using Withdrawal?

Confused with 'withhold' which means to keep something back. Using 'withdrawal' as a verb instead of its noun form. Mixing up financial withdrawal with psychological withdrawal.

How do you pronounce Withdrawal?

US: /["/wɪðˈdrɔːəl//wɪθˈdrɔːəl/"]/, UK: /["/wɪðˈdrɔːəl//wɪθˈdrɔːəl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Withdrawal?

Used in both financial contexts (like banks) and medical contexts (like drugs). In formal writing, it can refer to withdrawal from an agreement or situation, while in conversations, it might refer to personal experiences.

What CEFR level is Withdrawal?

"Withdrawal" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.