all the way

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all the way

A hiker climbs the mountain all the way to the summit.

Definition

Adverb 1. Completely, to the fullest extent or degree: Used to emphasize that an action is done without reservation, limitation, or interruption from start to finish. 2. To the final point or destination: Used to indicate movement or progress through the entire distance or duration to a specified endpoint.

Usage Examples
  • Completely:
    • He supported the candidate all the way. (He gave his complete and unwavering support.)
    • I agree with you all the way on that issue. (I agree with you completely.)
  • To the final point:
    • The road goes all the way to the coast. (The road extends the complete distance until it reaches the coast.)
    • She stayed with the project all the way to its completion. (She remained involved for the entire duration until it was finished.)
Advanced Usage
  • Not stopping short of sexual intercourse: A specific informal idiom meaning to engage in full sexual relations.
    • Reference example: She went all the way with him.
  • Used for emphasis with "from": To highlight a starting point that is very distant or different, contrasting with the endpoint.
    • He came all the way from Australia to attend the wedding. (Emphasizes the great distance traveled.)
    • This idea has evolved all the way from a simple sketch to a finished product. (Emphasizes the complete journey of development.)
Variants and Related Words
  • The whole way: A near-synonymous phrase often used interchangeably, especially for literal distances.
    • We walked the whole way.
  • All the way through: Often used to emphasize experiencing or doing something completely without skipping parts.
    • I watched the movie all the way through.
  • Go the distance: An idiom meaning to continue until something is completely finished, often against difficulty.
    • It's a tough challenge, but I'm prepared to go the distance.
Synonyms
  • Completely
  • Entirely
  • The whole distance
  • To the end
  • Without reservation
Related Phrases
  • All the way live (slang): Used to describe something as extremely authentic, exciting, or excellent.
    • That concert was all the way live!
  • All the way up (informal): Used to indicate something is at its maximum level, often in terms of volume, intensity, or success.
    • Turn the music all the way up!
Related Idioms
  • Go all the way: Can mean to commit fully to a course of action until it is finished, beyond the specific sexual idiom.
    • If we start this project, we have to be prepared to go all the way.
  • Be with someone all the way: To support someone completely and without doubt.
    • Don't worry, I'm with you all the way.
all the way

A hiker climbs the mountain all the way to the summit.

Adverb
  1. not stopping short of sexual intercourse
    • she went all the way with him
  2. completely
    • read the book clear to the end
    • slept clear through the night
    • there were open fields clear to the horizon
  3. to the goal
    • she climbed the mountain all the way

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