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all

all

∞ 1.0
Everything in a group or the whole amount of something
  • determiner
  • /ɔl/
: 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

∞ 3.0

Completely focused on one main subject or purpose

∞ 1.8

Completely from the start to the finish

∞ 3.0

To give a reason or say something is true despite doubts

∞ 1.0

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

and all
  • Informal
∞ 5.9

Including everyone and everything mentioned

∞ 1.0

In no way

∞ 1.0

During the whole night from evening until morning

750 1.0

The total when you add everything together

all of a sudden
  • Informal
737 2.7

Very quickly and without warning

397 1.5

During the whole time from the start

In many countries around the world

312 1.0

To emphasize that something is certainly true

307 4.8

In a confused, disorganized way with things or thoughts scattered

269 5.8

Words people say before disagreeing to show respect

all good
  • Informal
251 5.4

Everything is fine with no problems or worries

228 3.2

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

all set
  • Informal
209 1.6

Completely ready to begin

206 1.0

During the whole day without stopping

202 1.0

From many different places

187 4.7

More than is wanted or expected

To end a problem completely so it never happens again

In many different places across the country

152 2.1

More than anything else

149 2.1

Happening at the same time

of all people
  • Informal
136 8.0

To show surprise that one person, more than anyone else, did something unexpected

124 1.8

During the whole night

95 3.2

Say this to give someone permission or to encourage them

92 2.9

During the whole time that something is happening

85 3.2

A way to say you have thought about everything

82 2.1

The most important or pleasing thing

69 3.7

To do whatever is necessary, even if it is risky

65 5.8

Fully awake and able to think and act normally

of all things
  • Informal
63 7.1

A phrase showing surprise that something unexpected happened or was chosen

59 3.3

To say something is true despite what was just said

According to what most people say about someone or something

to say it all
  • Informal
44 4.6

To show feelings or meaning without words

of all places
  • Informal
38 7.4

Shows surprise that something happened in an unexpected place

In many places across the city

mother of all
  • Informal
35 7.8

A very large, extreme event like a storm or party

To tell the truth to show you really mean it

29 4.6

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

all ears
  • Informal
28 4.4

You listen carefully because you are very interested

You say this after thinking about all parts of a situation

right all along
  • Informal
27 5.0

To be correct from the start when others doubted

Very likely to happen or be true

26 5.8

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

25 3.0

Happening suddenly and without warning

25 2.8

All people without exception

all bets are off
  • Informal
25 7.6

A situation where previous plans no longer apply and no one knows what will happen

Compounds

∞ 1.0

Feeling healthy or good enough to use

∞ 1.0

During the whole day without stopping

733 1.0

A wide variety of things

421 4.2

Better, worse, or higher than anything before now

327 1.0

With everyone at the same time

145 1.0

In a good enough way

108 4.1

Very determined and using all available effort

80 2.1

Suitable for people of every age, including children and adults

all clear
  • Formal
79 3.2

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

65 3.2

People and groups that have different opinions about a subject

52 3.2

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

41 4.0

Very necessary for a decision or success

37 3.4

Lasts or stays open through the whole night

know-it-all
  • Offensive
35 5.7

A person who thinks they are always right and annoys others

know-all
  • Offensive
35 7.7

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

all-nighter
  • Informal
27 5.1

A night when someone stays awake to study or work

Made the same for everyone without any change

free-for-all
  • Informal
23 6.2

A wild fight or argument with many people and no rules

23 3.2

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

18 6.8

The most important goal or purpose of something

13 7.5

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

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

tell-all book
  • Literature
6 4.7

A book that reveals private details about people

5 3.7

Suitable for use in any weather, like rain or snow

Allowing no compromise and happening completely or not at all

3 4.2

A person who is good at many different things

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

2 3.7

Made only of metal with no parts of any other material

A Christian holiday on November 1 that honors all saints

1 7.7

A very strong storm that causes great damage and danger

all-or-none
  • Specialized
1 7.0

Happening fully or not at all, with no partial result

A woman who can do many kinds of work

free-for-all
  • Jargon
1 4.1

A game mode where each player plays alone against all others

all mucky
  • Informal
1 3.7

Covered all over with dirt or mud

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

1 7.4

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

A loyal person who helps you in good and bad times

1 9.9

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

1 4.6

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

come-all-ye
  • Archaic
9.8

An event open to everyone where people are welcome to come

9.2

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

all bulldung
  • Australian
9.9

Talk that is false and makes no sense

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

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

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

4.4

A software command that saves all open files at once

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

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
∞ 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.