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Definition of allnext

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

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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
This morning, Oprah attended the annual Cannes LionHeart Seminar in an all-white look that felt effortlessly cool; it was elevated without being fussy. Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 23 June 2026 This includes nightshades like tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants, as well as sweet potatoes, okra, squash, pumpkins, cucumbers, and melons, which are all less likely to struggle in hot weather. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026
Adjective
The all-stock deal will add to SpaceX’s considerable AI capital expenditures. David Goldman, CNN Money, 16 June 2026 The pic chronicles the first all-women’s sailing team to compete for the America’s Cup. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for all
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all
Adverb
  • Ament didn’t quite reach his offensive potential at Tennessee, but this is not dissimilar to the gamble the Bucks once took on a young Antetokounmpo.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 24 June 2026
  • But the Clippers have shaken up their team quite a bit in the last few months and are a team worth watching this week.
    Tony East, Forbes.com, 24 June 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
  • This article emphasizes that advanced communication tactics are futile without the foundational skill of full, undivided attention.
    Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Ampd’s research also found that even committed long-form viewing rarely involves undivided attention, as a third of premium sessions usually run a second screen, typically a local app.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Adverb
  • Raising this concern to the funeral director is a great option as that person may have encountered a similar situation and be fully prepared to help walk the family through it with sensitivity to the needs of all involved.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
  • Overall, across roles analyzed in the first quarter of this year, 77% of new job postings were fully on-site, compared to 19% hybrid and 4% fully remote, the placement firm reports.
    Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Adjective
  • Early modeling from the US Geological Survey estimates there will most likely be economic losses between $10 billion and $100 billion – the upper figure roughly the size of the entire Venezuelan economy.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
  • Rodríguez said that although the tremors were felt across the entire country, the areas hardest hit so far include Caracas, Miranda, La Guaira, Aragua, Carabobo and Falcón.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
Adverb
  • While Syd cares deeply about the restaurant, Richie’s entire sense of self-worth and identity is completely intertwined with it.
    Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026
  • These claims are completely unfounded.
    Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
Adjective
  • Yet despite the drag on its economy, few UK business leaders or politicians advocate for reversing Brexit and rejoining the European Union, at least in part because the whole issue remains so politically divisive.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
  • Throughout the whole battle, that’s when fear really sets in for Jace.
    Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 22 June 2026
Adverb
  • The release of the new batch of episodes almost perfectly coincides with an exceptionally rainy, stormy and destructive year for Chicago and Illinois as a whole.
    Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • Flat Tops has an outstanding interconnected trail system linking over 300 miles of backcountry trails that are perfectly suited for multi-day loops.
    Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 26 June 2026

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“All.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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