at all

adverb

: in any way or respect : to the least extent or degree : under any circumstances
doesn't smoke at all

Examples of at all in a Sentence

wasn't at all pleased with the way the family portrait came out
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Simonon didn’t play bass at all. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025 The gold could be from Indonesia or Chile, which carries tariffs of 19% and 10%, respectively, or the US or Canada, which may not carry any duties at all. Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025 On Veterans Day, veterans and active-duty military personnel get 50% off their check at all Margaritas locations in the Northeast (excludes locations in Pennsylvania). Mike Snider, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025 Other cards offer similar benefits at a much lower price — in some cases without an annual fee at all. Harlan Vaughn, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for at all

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of at all was in the 15th century

Cite this Entry

“At all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20all. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

at all

adverb
ət-ˈȯl,
ə-ˈtȯl,
at-ˈȯl
: in any way : under any circumstances
will go anywhere at all
doesn't mind at all
not at all likely
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