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
Recent Examples on the Web
At the time, my high register just wasn’t developed at all.
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Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Nov. 2023
Card owners might own guns not covered by the ban or have any guns at all.
—Jeremy Gorner Chicago Tribune (tns), arkansasonline.com, 25 Nov. 2023
Many do not receive health care at all, especially in emergency situations.
—Jeffrey Okoro, STAT, 24 Nov. 2023
But alas, there is no oasis — no water at all, not even a small pool.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 24 Nov. 2023
But of course, that’s not paradoxical at all, just not what we’re used to.
—Jennifer Ouellette and Sean M. Carroll, Ars Technica, 24 Nov. 2023
But the company struggled with the demand, and many users were unable to participate at all.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 23 Nov. 2023
Peanut, Jelly, and Saco were very curious and were not afraid to check it out at all.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 23 Nov. 2023
The latest trend in bottoms is not wearing any at all.
—Luz García, Glamour, 23 Nov. 2023
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Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Nov. 2023
Card owners might own guns not covered by the ban or have any guns at all.
—Jeremy Gorner Chicago Tribune (tns), arkansasonline.com, 25 Nov. 2023
Many do not receive health care at all, especially in emergency situations.
—Jeffrey Okoro, STAT, 24 Nov. 2023
But alas, there is no oasis — no water at all, not even a small pool.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 24 Nov. 2023
But of course, that’s not paradoxical at all, just not what we’re used to.
—Jennifer Ouellette and Sean M. Carroll, Ars Technica, 24 Nov. 2023
But the company struggled with the demand, and many users were unable to participate at all.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 23 Nov. 2023
Peanut, Jelly, and Saco were very curious and were not afraid to check it out at all.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 23 Nov. 2023
The latest trend in bottoms is not wearing any at all.
—Luz García, Glamour, 23 Nov. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of at all was
in the 14th century
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“At all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20all. Accessed 4 Dec. 2023.
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Kids Definition
at all
adverbət-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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