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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Tellingly, Sentimental Value’s most tender scene doesn’t feature Gustav at all. Susie Goldsbrough, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2025 The station is also linked for free transfers to the A, C and E lines at 42nd Street-Port Authority Bus Terminal at all times, and the B, D, F and M lines at 42nd Street-Bryant Park during most of the day. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 28 Dec. 2025 Here's a look at all of the actors and actresses who played lead roles in each film. Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025 If he’s at all impacted by the illness Sunday, those who’d be expected to step up in his place are second-year receivers Xavier Legette (31 receptions, 398 yards, three touchdowns) and Jalen Coker (25 receptions, 331 yards, two touchdowns — which include a score in each of the last two games). Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 28 Dec. 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 1 Jan. 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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