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adverb

Definition of allnext
1
as in quite
to a full extent or degree we are all out of milk I was all ready to leave at least ten minutes ago

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2
as in each
for each one the score is three all

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all

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adjective

ˈȯl How to pronounce all (audio)
as in undivided
not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern you need to focus all your attention on this matter

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all

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pronoun

as in everyone
every person a joyous holiday to one and all!

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How is the word all distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of all are entire, total, and whole. While all these words mean "including everything or everyone without exception," all may equal whole, entire, or total.

all proceeds go to charity

When might entire be a better fit than all?

The synonyms entire and all are sometimes interchangeable, but entire may suggest a state of completeness or perfection to which nothing can be added.

the entire population was wiped out

When could total be used to replace all?

In some situations, the words total and all are roughly equivalent. However, total implies that everything has been counted, weighed, measured, or considered.

the total number of people present

Where would whole be a reasonable alternative to all?

While in some cases nearly identical to all, whole implies that nothing has been omitted, ignored, abated, or taken away.

read the whole book

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of all
Adverb
The Panthers followed with back-to-back championships immediately after Gudas’ departure and show no signs of slowing down, even if injuries kept them out of the playoffs all together last season. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026 Read More TopicsTaylor Swift Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 July 2026
Adjective
Two all-Welsh clashes on the road at Cardiff City and Swansea City will not be for the faint-hearted, while trips to a Millwall side who finished third last term and West Ham United will also be a test of their mettle. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 25 June 2026 The all-girls Christian camp in Hunt, Texas, experienced flash floods on July 4, 2025, that killed 25 young children, two teenage counselors, and the camp’s owner, Dick Eastland. — Mary Ella Hastings june 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for all
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all
  1. quite
  2. each
  3. undivided
  4. fully
  5. entire
  6. completely
  7. whole
  8. perfectly
Adverb
  • He's played with some incredible guards and centers throughout his 10-year career, but none quite like Maxey, Edgecombe and Embiid.
    — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Princess Diana has long been the subject of exhibitions—but maybe never one quite like this.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of quite
Adverb
  • There were two separate parties with some 30 friends and family at each.
    — Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
  • Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist each earned five nominations.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Definition of each
Adjective
  • This article emphasizes that advanced communication tactics are futile without the foundational skill of full, undivided attention.
    — Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Ampd’s research also found that even committed long-form viewing rarely involves undivided attention, as a third of premium sessions usually run a second screen, typically a local app.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Definition of undivided
Adverb
  • The clambake is ready when the clams have fully opened, the potatoes are tender, the broth is bubbling and the sausage is heated through.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Do not try to relight or retrieve fireworks that have not fully ignited.
    — Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of fully
Adjective
  • Swift recently paid tribute to the Hollywood icon with an entire song on The Life of a Showgirl and licensed imagery and other intellectual property from Elizabeth Taylor's estate for the music video.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • As the music builds, entire sections of the crowd rise to their feet, clapping, chanting and dancing together.
    — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of entire
Adverb
  • Rodríguez said authorities have recorded 862 aftershocks since the main quakes and confirmed that 189 buildings collapsed completely nationwide, the vast majority in La Guaira, the coastal state that suffered the worst destruction.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • The office didn’t completely save records with state archives as required by law.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Definition of completely
Adjective
  • Chicken enchiladas are one of our favorite make-ahead meals for the whole family.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026
  • Some artists leave a stark contrast between matte and glossy designs, while others go in with one final, shiny top coat over the whole nail.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of whole
Adverb
  • All the President’s Men' (1976) Not only an American classic, but likely the only movie where a close-up of a busy typewriter is a perfectly satisfying ending.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Cheesy, salty, and perfectly spicy, these Southern favorites will be the first snack snatched up at your gathering.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of perfectly

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