at all

adverb

: in any way or respect : to the least extent or degree : under any circumstances

doesn't smoke at all

Synonyms of at all

• ever
• half

Examples of at all in a Sentence

wasn't at all pleased with the way the family portrait came out

Recent Examples on the Web

But Kansans also elected a moderate Democrat to the governor's office, then reelected her in that same time period, showing the state is not a Republican stronghold at all levels. — Grace Hills, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026

Rip currents remain possible at all breaches with breaking waves. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Russia ramped up its aerial attacks on towns and cities across the country over the summer, striking at all times of the day. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026

Animal advocates have closely watched the transfer and outcomes of the whales that arrived from Marineland at all the facilities around the world, including the Shedd. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for at all

• aldol
• armhole
• atoll
• awol
• backhaul
• banal
• baseball
• befall
• cabal
• catchall
• cecal
• centrale

Kids Definition

at all

adverb

ət-ˈȯl, 

ə-ˈtȯl, 

at-ˈȯl

: in any way : under any circumstances

will go anywhere at all

doesn't mind at all

not at all likely