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
The team can address some of its deficiencies at the trade deadline, but the Astros don’t have the prospect capital — or perhaps the financial appetite — to fix all that ails them. Chandler Rome, New York Times, 29 June 2026 With all that experience continuing into high school, Anderson quickly emerged as a top prospect. Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 29 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 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 6 Jul. 2026.

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