in all

Thân thiện

He added up the numbers to find the total in all.

Definition

Adverb 1. In total, altogether, considering everything: Used to indicate the sum total or final amount when all items or parts are included.

Usage

• This adverb is used to give a final sum or a concluding statement that encompasses everything previously mentioned.
• It typically appears at the end of a sentence or clause.
• It functions as a summarizing phrase.

Examples

• How much do I owe you in all?
• There were twenty guests in all at the party.
• The project took six months in all.

Advanced Usage

• "In all probability": Very likely, almost certainly. (This is a fixed adverbial phrase where "in all" modifies "probability").
  • In all probability, the meeting will be postponed.
• "In all honesty/seriousness": Used to emphasize that one is being completely truthful or sincere.
  • In all honesty, I didn't understand the instructions.

Variants and Related Words

• Altogether: (adverb) Completely; in total.
• All told: (adverb) With everything or everyone included.
• In total: (adverbial phrase) As a sum total.

Synonyms

• Altogether
• All told
• In total
• Collectively
• Summed up

Related Phrases

• All in all: Considering everything, on the whole. (This phrase is used to give a general conclusion or assessment).
  • All in all, it was a successful trip.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. with everything included or counted
   • altogether he earns close to a million dollars

Từ đồng nghĩa

• altogether
• all told