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
Through slavery and emancipation, Jim Crow and civil rights, war and peace, all that Black Americans have ever wanted is a fair chance to pursue the American dream. Eugene Robinson, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026 In a world that can feel increasingly dark and divided, this film reminds us all that everyone, everywhere deserves love. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026 Remember all that stuff Horford and Porziņģis were capable of doing on offense? Zach Harper, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026 Wuthering Heights is, compared to many classic novels, not all that difficult. Meg Walters, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all that

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

1945, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of all that was in 1945

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“All that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20that. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

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