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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Rudy Gobert continued to be the most valuable player of the series, keeping Jokic uncomfortable at all times. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026 How could such finespun lacework stand up at all, let alone stretch hundreds of feet toward the heavens? Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026 The answer wasn’t simple at all. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026 Galvin's not accused of any ethics violations and he's not accused of any wrongdoing at all. David Wade, CBS News, 23 Apr. 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 26 Apr. 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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