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. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024 The automotive industry is utilizing AI at all levels, from suppliers to automakers to car dealers. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024 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 3 Dec. 2024.

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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