all

/ɔ:l/

Definition

Adjective:
- The whole quantity, number, or extent of: Used to refer to the entire amount or every member of a group or class.
- Any whatever: Used for emphasis.
- Being completely given to or absorbed by: Fully occupied with a particular state or activity.
Adverb:
- Wholly, completely, entirely: To the full or entire extent.
- Exclusively, only: Used for emphasis.
- For each side or participant: In sports, indicating an equal score.
Pronoun:
- The whole quantity or number: Everything or everyone.
- The only thing: Used to emphasize that something is the most important factor.

Usage and Examples

As an Adjective:
- All my friends came to the party. (Every single one of my friends.)
- We waited all day for the news. (The entire day.)
- He gave the matter his all attention. (His complete and undivided attention.)
As an Adverb:
- The room was painted all white. (Completely white.)
- That theory is all wrong. (Entirely incorrect.)
- The score is two all. (Two points for each side/team.)
As a Pronoun:
- All is well. (Everything is fine.)
- All were present at the meeting. (Everyone was present.)
- All I want is some peace and quiet. (The only thing I want.)

Advanced Usage and Nuances

All but: Nearly, almost.
- The project is all but finished. (The project is almost completely finished.)
For all: In spite of, despite.
- For all his wealth, he is not happy. (Despite his wealth, he is not happy.)
In all: Altogether, as a total.
- There were fifty guests in all. (The total number of guests was fifty.)
All in: Exhausted, very tired.
- After the marathon, I was all in. (I was completely exhausted.)
All along: From the beginning, all the time.
- I knew the truth all along. (I knew it from the start.)

Variants and Related Words

Overall (adj/adv): Considering everything; as a whole.
- The overall situation is improving. (The general situation.)
All-out (adj): Using all available resources; total.
- They made an all-out effort to win. (A maximum effort.)
All-purpose (adj): Suitable for many uses.
- This is an all-purpose cleaner. (A cleaner for many surfaces.)

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Idioms

All at once: Suddenly; at the same time.
- All at once, the lights went out. (Suddenly, the lights went out.)
All over: Finished; everywhere.
- The game is all over. (The game has finished.)
- He has traveled all over the world. (He has traveled to many places globally.)
All the same: Nevertheless; making no difference.
- I understand your point, but I disagree all the same. (Nevertheless, I disagree.)
All there (informal): Mentally alert and sound.
- After the accident, he wasn't quite all there. (He seemed confused or not fully aware.)
Once and for all: Finally and conclusively.
- Let's settle this argument once and for all. (Let's resolve it finally.)
All in all: Considering everything.
- All in all, it was a successful trip. (Overall, considering everything.)
At all: (Used for emphasis in negative or interrogative contexts) To any extent.
- I don't like it at all. (I completely dislike it.)
- Do you have any questions at all? (Any questions whatsoever?)

Adjective

completely given to or absorbed by
- became all attention
quantifier; used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
- we sat up all night
- ate all the food
- all men are mortal
- all parties are welcome

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