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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

Staying productive may be all that is on your mind as Mars moves into Gemini. — Usa Today, USA Today, 28 June 2026

There’s plenty of cutting edge technology inside the Canvas L to make sure all that power is put to best use, too. — John Archer, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Phrase

Rather than succumb to the misery of its subject matter, Union County is about the quiet, tedious, and remarkable work that is getting and staying sober — the final product a testament to all that can be achieved. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 1 July 2026

If the American public embraces them—not despite all that, but because of it—the team may be inspired to heroic heights, like the Koreans in 2002. — Michael Morris, Time, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

1945, in the meaning defined above

Phrase

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for all that

• begat
• bobcat
• chitchat
• doormat
• ducat
• eclat
• format
• hazmat
• muskrat
• nonfat
• polecat
• thereat