and all

phrase

: and everything else especially of a kind suggested by a previous context
He endured everything, insults and all, without getting angry.
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Prestonfield House is one of the city's most renowned five-star hotels, with a location within walking distance of all the key sights—and all the bustle of the Fringe's top venues—while feeling like a world away. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026 The strike caused a fire on board that was extinguished, and all crew members were reported safe, UKMTO said. — Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026 After the initial duo of all-white and all-black colorways, the mold was employed again in 2024 for a graphite look. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 There’s just no accountability in terms of how the money is spent and all the violence that this produces. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 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 1 Oct. 2026.

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