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

Rule 7 - No mound visits allowed This one is self-explanatory — managers may not visit the mound at all to talk to the pitcher. — Idaho Statesman, 27 July 2026

To Wright, one of the most important questions remains whether generating solar power should be considered a subsidy at all. — Velvet Wu july 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

According to a Gallup Poll cited by Bessent, 38% of Americans have no exposure to equities at all. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 27 July 2026

In fact, without the right structure behind it, effort doesn't translate into growth at all. — Jeff Winters, Forbes.com, 27 July 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