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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Buffett Indicator at all-time high. Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2025 Skrtimory Satin Maxi Skirt A silk or satin skirt should have a place in your suitcase at all times, particularly in shoulder seasons. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025 In Week 2, the defense couldn't stop the Dallas Cowboys at all, but Russell Wilson threw for 450 yards and three touchdowns while scoring 37 points. Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025 Now that the Duke of Sussex has reached a reunion with King Charles, the Prince of Wales isn’t pleased at all. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 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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