and all

phrase

: and everything else especially of a kind suggested by a previous context
He endured everything, insults and all, without getting angry.
cards to fill out with … numbers and all—Sally Quinn

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Titles for locked chats will remain hidden, and all locked conversations will be protected by a 4-digit account PIN set by the user. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026 The neighborhood/area The Berkshires, Massachusetts is riddled with dozens of small towns, each with their own unique set of splendid restaurants, hotels, and attractions—and all within reasonable driving distance from one another. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026 His father was an engineer for General Motors, and all of their neighbors also worked on the GM assembly line. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 All three lawmakers identify as progressives, and all three have drawn national attention over their political ambitions in recent years. — Jared Ochacher, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for and all

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of and all was in the 15th century

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“And all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/and%20all. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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