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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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The United States will withdraw from the process; the money demanded by the LDCs won’t materialize at all: and the entire COP29 agreement likely will fail.
—Daniel Markind, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
In fact, inviting children to weddings at all is more of a Southern practice than in other regions, as a big Southern wedding is treated almost like a reunion of sorts, little kids and great-aunts and all.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
Act quick—these limited-time deals won’t last long at all.
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The automotive industry is utilizing AI at all levels, from suppliers to automakers to car dealers.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of at all was
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“At all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20all. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
at all
adverbət-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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