at all

adverb

: in any way or respect : to the least extent or degree : under any circumstances
doesn't smoke at all

Examples of at all in a Sentence

wasn't at all pleased with the way the family portrait came out
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In a world that rewards immediate success, we are taught to fear error and avoid it at all costs. Veronica Angela, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 In some cases, Black people in the segregated South had no access to public bathrooms at all. The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 22 Jan. 2025 Altered recommendations might make health-care providers more willing to administer shots to children on a delayed schedule, or hesitate to offer certain shots to families at all. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2025 There are several international destinations Americans can visit with no passport at all. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for at all 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of at all was in the 15th century

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“At all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20all. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

at all

adverb
ət-ˈȯl,
ə-ˈtȯl,
at-ˈȯl
: in any way : under any circumstances
will go anywhere at all
doesn't mind at all
not at all likely

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