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all

all

1.0
Everything in a group or the whole amount of something
  • determiner
  • /ɔl/
translation icon : todo
  • 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.

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Examples

Synonyms

every
vsall
1.0

Each person or thing in a group, counted one by one

expresses the whole quantity or number rather than single focus
everything
vsall
1.0

All the things or all that someone has

refers to the total amount or number rather than parts
each
vsall
1.0

Every person or thing in a group seen as separate

emphasizes the whole quantity rather than treating items individually
everyone
vsall
1.0

All the people in a group

refers to the whole number or quantity rather than only people
everybody
vsall
1.0

All the people in a group or situation

is the general term for total quantity, not only people

Antonyms

1.0

A not exact amount or number that is more than a little

no
1.0

Used with nouns to show a complete lack of something

1.0

Not any of a group of people or things

Idioms

all right
  • Informal
1.0

To show agreement or acceptance at the start of a sentence

1.0

It means in any way or to any extent and often makes negative sentences and questions stronger

1.0

Happens without stopping

1.8

Completely from the start to the finish

3.0

Completely focused on one main subject or purpose

3.0

To give a reason or say something is true despite doubts

and all
  • Informal
5.9

Including everyone and everything mentioned

1.0

During the whole night from evening until morning

all of a sudden
  • Informal
987 2.7

Very quickly and without warning

890 1.0

To say the first or most important point at the start of a talk

806 1.0

The total when you add everything together

403 1.5

During the whole time from the start

331 1.0

In no way

326 1.0

To emphasize that something is certainly true

283 4.8

In a confused, disorganized way with things or thoughts scattered

In many countries around the world

all that
  • Slang
227 8.9

Someone who thinks they are much better than others

193 1.0

During the whole day without stopping

To end a problem completely so it never happens again

171 3.2

A phrase people use to say someone or something is the best ever

all set
  • Informal
170 1.6

Completely ready to begin

In many different places across the country

162 4.7

More than is wanted or expected

all good
  • Informal
139 5.4

Everything is fine with no problems or worries

117 1.8

During the whole night

98 3.3

To say something is true despite what was just said

94 3.2

Say this to give someone permission or to encourage them

91 5.8

Words people say before disagreeing to show respect

90 1.0

From many different places

88 5.8

Fully awake and able to think and act normally

77 2.1

More than anything else

76 3.2

A way to say you have thought about everything

62 3.7

To do whatever is necessary, even if it is risky

45 2.9

During the whole time that something is happening

43 2.1

Happening at the same time

In many places across the city

to say it all
  • Informal
37 4.6

To show feelings or meaning without words

You say this after thinking about all parts of a situation

28 2.1

The most important or pleasing thing

all ears
  • Informal
27 4.4

You listen carefully because you are very interested

According to what most people say about someone or something

all in
  • UK
27 5.4

Very tired and cannot do anything

Very likely to happen or be true

24 5.5

Very popular and fashionable at a certain time

23 4.6

Shows that a person or thing is less likely than others to do something

23 2.8

All people without exception

23 8.2

To have sex with someone

21 3.4

With hands and knees on the ground like an animal

To tell the truth to show you really mean it

17 5.2

Do everything possible to make something succeed

17 5.8

Very easy to see because a feeling or quality shows on someone's face

right all along
  • Informal
16 5.0

To be correct from the start when others doubted

Compounds

1.0

Feeling healthy or good enough to use

1.0

During the whole day without stopping

706 1.0

In a good enough way

633 1.0

A wide variety of things

242 4.2

Better, worse, or higher than anything before now

100 1.0

With everyone at the same time

68 4.1

Very determined and using all available effort

46 3.2

Everyone who can help, especially at work or in an emergency

44 3.2

People and groups that have different opinions about a subject

38 2.1

Suitable for people of every age, including children and adults

35 3.4

Lasts or stays open through the whole night

know-it-all
  • Offensive
28 5.7

A person who thinks they are always right and annoys others

all clear
  • Formal
26 3.2

A signal like a siren or announcement that tells people it is safe after an emergency

all-nighter
  • Informal
26 5.1

A night when someone stays awake to study or work

24 4.0

Very necessary for a decision or success

14 3.2

Can be used for many different things, like cooking or cleaning

Made the same for everyone without any change

free-for-all
  • Informal
10 6.2

A wild fight or argument with many people and no rules

know-all
  • Offensive
9 7.7

A person who acts like they have all the answers and won't listen to others

7 7.5

A medicine that people say cures every illness but often does not work

tell-all book
  • Literature
6 4.7

A book that reveals private details about people

Allowing no compromise and happening completely or not at all

3 3.7

Suitable for use in any weather, like rain or snow

A Christian holiday on November 1 that honors all saints

3 4.6

A person who can do many different jobs fairly well but is not an expert

2 6.8

The most important goal or purpose of something

A day on the first of April when people play jokes on others

A Christian day on November 2 when people pray for the dead and visit graves

A man who is kind, helpful, and liked by others

1 3.7

Made only of metal with no parts of any other material

1 4.2

A person who is good at many different things

free-for-all
  • Jargon
1 4.1

A game mode where each player plays alone against all others

1 9.2

A card game in which players win points by taking certain cards

all mucky
  • Informal
1 3.7

Covered all over with dirt or mud

Everything you need to support your side in a discussion or debate

all-or-none
  • Specialized
1 7.0

Happening fully or not at all, with no partial result

1 7.7

A very strong storm that causes great damage and danger

1 4.4

A software command that saves all open files at once

come-all-ye
  • Archaic
9.8

An event open to everyone where people are welcome to come

all bulldung
  • Australian
9.9

Talk that is false and makes no sense

A large hard candy on a stick that you suck for a long time

all-mains
  • Archaic
8.7

Able to work on different household voltages in many countries

all-manel panel
  • Literature
6.6

A panel made only of men that shows no women are included

all-or-none law
  • Specialized
8.0

A nerve or muscle responds fully when a signal reaches a level and not at all below it

A bicycle with a strong frame and wide tires for riding on rough ground

A jacket that keeps you dry and warm in wind or rain

A loyal person who helps you in good and bad times

any-and-all bid
  • Specialized
9.3

An offer to buy all shares that current shareholders want to sell

9.8

A small woodland plant with yellow nodding flowers and small round blue fruits

9.7

A small plant with blue flowers that people use in traditional medicine

A woman who can do many kinds of work

9.1

A container that holds waste so it can be reused or recycled later

9.9

A small sail set beside a larger sail to catch extra wind

9.9

A net hung between ship and pier to catch things that fall into the water

spend-all
  • Informal
9.4

A person who often buys things they do not need and runs out of money

How Much

all
1.0
most
1.0
many
9 1.0
some
1.0
few
1.0
none
1.0

Surface Forms

all singular

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.