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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Fiber-optic cables line abandoned fields, and drones hunt individual soldiers at all hours of the day. Marco Hernandez, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025 In Milwaukee, name-brand groceries cost $70 or more The same list of name-brand groceries cost more than $70 at all three Milwaukee-area stores. Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Trubetter Foldable Travel Hangers Many standard hotel room closets contain at least one or two hangers, but other types of lodging—like Airbnb, boutique hotels, and hostels—may not have any at all. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025 The second half was mostly a slog, with UNC adding a field goal and the 49ers never scoring at all. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 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 9 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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