all 1 of 3

Definition of allnext

all

3 of 3

pronoun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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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
Earlier this decade, Cadillac, like so many of its legacy peers, announced plans to go all-electric by 2030. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 July 2026 Keenan Allen, Stefon Diggs and Deebo Samuel are all without teams, for example. Daniel Popper, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Adjective
There are plenty of classics to choose from, including this rich-looking top-handle bag and this all-white shoulder bag. Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 10 July 2026 To two first-timers, the bar’s fittingly morose, all-black exterior cut an unassuming figure on the quiet block. Marina Harss, New Yorker, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for all
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all
Adverb
  • There are few travel wins quite as satisfying as booking a flight for less than dinner out—and Frontier has built a loyal following around exactly that.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026
  • Standing on opposite sides of the protests, the pair fall for each other despite the divide, recognizing in one another a restlessness neither can quite name.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 July 2026
Adverb
  • There were two separate parties with some 30 friends and family at each.
    Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
  • Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist each earned five nominations.
    Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Adjective
  • And that, the imperfections of both these teams, and the sense that absolutely anything could happen in Atlanta, is another reason to think that England versus Argentina — at 3pm ET (8pm BST) on Wednesday — should get your undivided attention.
    Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • Each year when Wimbledon rolls around, tennis fans crane their necks and watch their TV screens with undivided attention for a glance at the Royal Box, anxiously awaiting if Kate Middleton will be in attendance.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Adverb
  • Hence, the dissolution of Andriy and Bobby, the Ukrainian and Russian duo who already glommed on to each other in the first two episodes of this season of Project Runway and in this episode collapse fully and phenomenally.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • The Saudis can reroute that oil north through the Suez Canal, but the largest, fully laden oil tankers can’t get through that way because of depth constraints, noted Natasha Kaneva, head of global commodities strategy at JPMorgan.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Adjective
  • The Wildcats managed just two free throw makes in the entire Elam segment while KU took control of the contest.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • During the entire World Cup on game nights and eves, Miami-area hotels increased their revenue per room by 37%, compared to one year ago, according to CoStar.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Adverb
  • Orduno also recommends starting with small strokes and letting the liner dry completely before layering or touching the area to prevent smudging.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
  • While home-theater purists will likely still opt for external AV receivers and soundbars, the PX4 Pro is tailored to operate smoothly as a completely standalone cinema center.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
Adjective
  • But the one person who really set the whole endeavour in motion was Lenain’s beloved uncle Farid, a gay and HIV-positive man who passed away in 2013.
    Michael-Oliver Harding, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Nathan is overwhelmed by the effort to reconcile his responsibilities as a father with his duties as a bosun and the expectations almost certainly put on him by the whole reality TV part of his life.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 July 2026
Adverb
  • Tom’s evolution from a young advisor to a cornerstone of our firm perfectly illustrates why mentorship is the lifeblood of any thriving organization.
    Corey McQuade, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • All perfectly comfortable, well-designed, if a little innocuous across the board.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

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“All.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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