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
Rhode’s Peptide Lip Shape does all that and more. Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026 Two solo shots from Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony were all that was needed to secure the win. Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026 This instantly transforms all that cash back into transferable travel rewards. Ryley Amond,jason Stauffer, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026 With all that noted for context, here’s a closer look at the bottom line of the film businesses of Hollywood titans during the calendar year 2025. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 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 23 Mar. 2026.

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