all that

1 of 2

adverb

: to an indicated or suggested extent or degree : so
didn't take his threats all that seriously

all that

2 of 2

phrase

: everything of the kind indicated
tact, discretion, and all that

Examples of all that in a Sentence

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Adverb
On top of all that, there were cuts and closures that affected a variety of NASA facilities, libraries, cafeterias, visitor centers, and more. Big Think, 11 Mar. 2026 Add all that to ideal daytime temps in the mid-70s, and a low chance of showers before the rainy season begins around June, and your last-minute CDMX trip practically plans itself. Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026 My kitchen, once a retreat from all that, has followed suit. Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026 The thing about the Nancy Guthrie investigation so far is that not all that much has actually come out. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all that

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

1945, in the meaning defined above

Phrase

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of all that was in the 15th century

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“All that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20that. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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