at all

adverb

Definition of at allnext
as in ever
in any way or respect wasn't at all pleased with the way the family portrait came out

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Recent Examples of at all Zoox stands out because its vehicle has no traditional driver setup at all. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 That's when Giumarra sued him for breach of contract, leading to his inability to sell the fruit at all while the court battle plays out. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 The landscape seems to stretch indefinitely, the horizon appearing like a cartoon mirage at all times. — Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026 The Elora is positioned to be the opposite of that, optimized at every corner for folks who have no previous experience with RVing at all. — New Atlas, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for at all
Recent Examples of Synonyms for at all
  1. ever
  2. half
Adverb
  • Cape Verde began this run by making a statement, producing a shocking 0-0 draw against soccer powerhouse Spain on June 15 in its first-ever World Cup match.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • Whether the result of that recording will ever be made public is another matter.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of ever
Adverb
  • Almost half live with four or more chronic health conditions that can cause functional or cognitive impairments.
    — Susan Jaffe, NPR, 6 July 2026
  • Hilton said it's seen a 30% rise in direct bookings with AutoCamp on its platform, with nearly half booked with Hilton Honors loyalty points.
    — Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Definition of half

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“At all.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/at%20all. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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