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

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

But great sound for under a grand isn’t all that defines this category. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026

Continue north from New Paltz and discover all that the Hudson Valley and Catskills have to offer—charming towns, next-level antiquing, art, bucolic vistas, and mountain peaks. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 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