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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Big problems that don’t get fixed quickly enough or at all, and Pratt represents the angry voter who wants to know why City Hall can’t do better and where all the money went. Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026 Some Montana hunters balk at the notion that corner-crossing needs to be defined, at all. Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026 Was there any coming to terms at all, even in just commissioning this film, with letting people in to your feelings on that level? Chris Willman, Variety, 4 June 2026 Florida currently has the third highest rate in the country of pregnant women receiving delayed or even no prenatal care at all. Mary C. Mayhew, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 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

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“At all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20all. Accessed 5 Jun. 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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