all 1 of 3

all

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adjective

all

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pronoun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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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
In another cruel twist, the 33 hostages (who are a mix of living and dead captives) will not be released all at once, but only gradually over the course of the 42-day initial phase. The Editors, National Review, 17 Jan. 2025 Apple Watch Series 10 $429 $359 at Amazon Apple Watches make travel so much smoother as everything from your boarding pass to Apple Pay is all ready to go on your wrist. Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Honigford played all 14 games (two starts) for Michigan last season, including the Fiesta Bowl CFP semifinal at State Farm Stadium and was also selected as an academic All-Big Ten honoree in 2022. Bob McManaman, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2023 Carter started all 13 games last year and was an All-Big Ten honorable mention after recording 19 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and 12 total quarterback pressures. Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, 17 Apr. 2023 See all Example Sentences for all 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all
Adverb
  • The phone also has a 120Hz display, Qi wireless charging, and a decent camera that’s not quite as nice as those on its flagship counterparts but still capable of impressive results.
    Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Yeezy teased the first black bodysuit, which is quite revealing.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • According to those same estimates, California would lose two, while Illinois, Minnesota, New York and Oregon would each lose one seat.
    Emily Martin, The Hill, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The trio won at least two Slams each of those years but was shut out in 2024 as Carlos Alcaraz and Janik Sinner each won two events.
    Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • And since Friday is still the custom, Tyler had fans’ undivided attention once Monday rolled around.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
  • In a world filled with distractions, giving someone your undivided attention is a rare and cherished gift.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • Your media and message must fully resonate with your target audience based on the objective for the ad.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2025
  • And the only reason this film doesn't rank one spot higher is because the true depth and beauty of this story can only be fully appreciated after watching Before Sunrise.
    Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • One interested observer watched the entire process unfold in disbelief, wondering why the immensely popular, multi-multi-billion-dollar sport doesn’t seek a better way— a cleaner, more transparent means of selecting its playoff participants.
    Jon Wilner, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Longhorn defenders bracketed Smith the entire game to prevent big pass plays against them.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The bulk of their diet should consist of fruits and vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains.
    Allison Aubrey, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Complex carbs, such as whole fruits, beans, and whole grains, are largely unprocessed and contain nutrients that benefit health, such as fiber, vitamins, and minerals.1 For example, whole grains contain all three parts of the grain kernel: the germ, the endosperm, and the bran.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 18 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • This wine—the crisp Pinot Bianco, the textured Chardonnay, the exotic Gewürztraminer, the elegant Pinot Noir, or the robust Lagrein—perfectly exemplify this region's quality and diversity.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
  • The video — posted by TikTok user Belle Hesse on Jan. 7 — shows hands placing a perfectly cut, phone-sized piece of sturdy cardboard inside a black phone case with an opaque screen protector.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • The reality is that Social Security won’t go totally bankrupt if Congress doesn’t act to address its funding challenges.
    Steve Vernon, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
  • The lyrics manage to be about nothing in particular yet totally intelligible.
    Marc Tracy, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025

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“All.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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