all
- determiner
- /ɔl/
- After reviewing the project, I can confidently say that all the pieces fit perfectly together.
- all students
- all participants
- all three
Because I was preparing to buy all the things in Japan.
- Because I was preparing to buy all the things in Japan.
- Until then, all light and all love and all mojo to you.
Examples
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OK, last three comments, all of them mine.
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I know one day we all die.
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And, and I think that all that is key.
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But I think that is all for the day.
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I had to carry him all the way home.
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I feel like I say that all the time.
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I appreciate your coming all this way to see me.
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It's nice to see again all the old familiar faces.
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So I think my work applies across all aspects of performance.
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In my travels, I've seen all sorts of celebrations.
Synonyms
Each person or thing in a group, counted one by one
All the things or all that someone has
Every person or thing in a group seen as separate
All the people in a group
All the people in a group or situation
Antonyms
Idioms
It means in any way or to any extent and often makes negative sentences and questions stronger
- Informal
In a confused, disorganized way with things or thoughts scattered
- Informal
Very easy to see because a feeling or quality shows on someone's face
Compounds
- Formal
A signal like a siren or announcement that tells people it is safe after an emergency
- Offensive
A person who acts like they have all the answers and won't listen to others
- Informal
A person who can do many different jobs fairly well but is not an expert
- Specialized
A nerve or muscle responds fully when a signal reaches a level and not at all below it
How Much
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word all comes from a very old English word that meant 'whole' or 'complete'. Think of it like the familiar word whole. To say all is to mean every part or every person in a group.