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adjective \ ˈȯl-ˈau̇t \

Definition of all-out

1 :made with maximum effort :thoroughgoing

an all-out effort to win the contest

2 :full-blown 2

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First Known Use of all-out

1893

all-out Synonyms

Synonyms

all-out, arrant, blank, blooming [chiefly British], bodacious [Southern & Midland], categorical (also categoric), clean, complete, consummate, cotton-picking, crashing, damn, damned, dead, deadly, definite, downright, dreadful, fair, flat, flat-out, out-and-out, outright, perfect, plumb, profound, pure, rank, regular, sheer, simple, stark, stone, straight-out, thorough, thoroughgoing, total, unadulterated, unalloyed, unconditional, unmitigated, unqualified, utter, very

Related Words

authentic, classic, genuine, real, veritable; constant, endless, eternal, perpetual, undying, unremitting; extreme, unrestricted; confirmed, habitual, hopeless, inveterate; extraordinary, frightful, horrible, huge, main, superlative, supreme, surpassing, terrible, terrific

Near Antonyms

doubtful, dubious, equivocal, qualified, questionable, restricted, uncertain

all out

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Definition of all out

:with full determination or enthusiasm :with maximum effort —used chiefly in the phrase go all out

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Examples of all out in a Sentence

went all out for her New Year's Eve party—she even had fireworks!

First Known Use of all out

1840

all out Synonyms

Synonyms

full blast, full tilt, tooth and nail

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completely, comprehensively, detailedly, exhaustively, fully, minutely, roundly, thoroughly, totally; extremely, utterly

ALL-OUT Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of all-out for English Language Learners

: made or done with as much effort as possible
: fully developed

ALL-OUT Defined for Kids

all-out

adjective \ ˈȯl-ˈau̇t \

Definition of all-out for Students

:as great as possible

We made an all-out effort to get there on time.

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