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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
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Reviewers appreciate that the display is bright enough to read outdoors at all hours of the day and night, and that its health tracking features help take workouts to the next level. Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025 Some people put no value on my at all. Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 30 Nov. 2025 While there's fun to be had at all of the ski mountains, Stowe Mountain Resort, Okemo Mountain Resort, and Killington Ski Resort are generally regarded as a few of Vermont's best ski resorts. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025 Shough has come a long way from a terrible video clip at the NFL Combine that made many a fan’s question whether the 26-year-old should be drafted at all. Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 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 2 Dec. 2025.

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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