at all

adverb

: in any way or respect : to the least extent or degree : under any circumstances

doesn't smoke at all

Synonyms of at all

• ever
• half

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

Agriculture regulators advise home gardeners to either consume homegrown produce on site or not move it at all from the property to prevent the spread of the fly to nearby regions. — Kori McNair, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

The goal is to build the capability to operate at all five levels simultaneously and to know which level the work in front of you calls for. — Larry English, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Full shade is when there is less than 2 hours of sun or no direct sun at all, other than possibly the indirect reflection off walls, sidewalks, and other surfaces. — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2026

Despite now carrying the label of champion into the tournament, the six-time grand slam winner told CNN Sports that her approach hasn’t really changed at all. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for at all

• aldol
• armhole
• atoll
• awol
• backhaul
• banal
• baseball
• befall
• cabal
• catchall
• cecal
• centrale

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