at all

adverb

Synonyms of at allnext
: 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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In that year’s season opener, Davis was not used at all as NSU rolled to a 101-81 win over Alabama-Huntsville. Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026 The show struggles to illuminate the relationships between the characters or anything at all about Benton, from what his job actually is to even a flicker of a personality. Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026 This pizza will be available at all North Italia locations for a limited time. Richard Guzman, Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026 There is a moderate risk of rip currents at all Central Florida Atlantic beaches. Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026 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 12 Mar. 2026.

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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