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all

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adjective

all

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pronoun

as in everyone
every person a joyous holiday to one and all!

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Synonym Chooser

How is the word all distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of all are entire, total, and whole. While all these words mean "including everything or everyone without exception," all may equal whole, entire, or total.

all proceeds go to charity

When might entire be a better fit than all?

The synonyms entire and all are sometimes interchangeable, but entire may suggest a state of completeness or perfection to which nothing can be added.

the entire population was wiped out

When could total be used to replace all?

In some situations, the words total and all are roughly equivalent. However, total implies that everything has been counted, weighed, measured, or considered.

the total number of people present

Where would whole be a reasonable alternative to all?

While in some cases nearly identical to all, whole implies that nothing has been omitted, ignored, abated, or taken away.

read the whole book

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of all
Adverb
It’ll be needed for life in F1’s toughest seat, as predecessors Sergio Pérez, Albon and Gasly will all attest. Luke Smith, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025 Initially slated to appear in only a few episodes, Donna Paulsen (Sarah Rafferty) became an important foil for Harvey — first as his all-knowing secretary and then as a chief executive of the firm. Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Honigford played all 14 games (two starts) for Michigan last season, including the Fiesta Bowl CFP semifinal at State Farm Stadium and was also selected as an academic All-Big Ten honoree in 2022. Bob McManaman, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2023 Carter started all 13 games last year and was an All-Big Ten honorable mention after recording 19 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and 12 total quarterback pressures. Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, 17 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for all
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all
Adverb
  • While millions of adults celebrate St. Patrick's Day with feasts, parades, songs, and dance—no one celebrates the holiday quite like children.
    Nicole Harris, Parents, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Raised by a single mother and mentored by his entrepreneurial uncle, his passion for business was ignited quite early in his life.
    Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • Kelly had spent more time in space than almost any other person—four missions, each longer than the last, totalling five hundred and twenty days.
    Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
  • According to those same estimates, California would lose two, while Illinois, Minnesota, New York and Oregon would each lose one seat.
    Emily Martin, The Hill, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Give your undivided attention when engaging with others.
    Bala Sathyanarayanan, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
  • A day when people from all walks of life set aside their differences and focus their undivided attention on the prognostication abilities of a subterranean rodent.
    Andrew Torgan, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • The amenities continue in the fully hedged backyard, where there’s a pool and spa abutting the separate guesthouse with its own kitchen and living area.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
  • There’s also a soundtrack fully stocked with post-hardcore bands’ album tracks and other goodies from fabled indie label Epitaph Records.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • If Lamoriello had his way, no one would have been traded this week, and the Islanders would have brought the entire gang back for another go in 2025-26.
    Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Green Mountain’s entire defensive focus revolved around limiting Roosevelt stars Kyla Hollier and Ryanne Bahnsen-Price, as the Rams double-teamed them all game.
    Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • None of the marchers expected violence because reporters–not only Martin–were there observing the whole thing, cameras rolling.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Raw deliveries aside, TGL nailed the whole proof-of-concept thing by attracting a far younger audience than golf is used to reaching.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • Instead, use a spoon to break it into perfectly imperfect pieces.
    The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appétit, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Gaga’s focus on art is perfectly fitting for Libra’s charming aesthetic.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • Measles is highly contagious in a totally unprotected group.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 Mar. 2025
  • They can be paired with perfumes that share complimentary notes to design totally custom scents.
    Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

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“All.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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