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

The process that top athletes go through to heal physically, mentally and emotionally highlights what a recovery might demand of athletes at all levels, as well as people experiencing chronic pain, recuperating from surgery or facing other setbacks. — ABC News, 13 July 2026

Whether a challenge was reckless or unlucky, whether force was proportionate, whether intent should count at all — no additional data resolves these questions. — Oded Netzer, Fortune, 13 July 2026

The fact that Andrade is quite pleased to make no money at all points to a problem for the vehicle recycling industry — and for society at large. — Camila Domonoske, NPR, 13 July 2026

Male friendship—something that used to be played for laughs, if it was noted at all—has become a lost art, or an antidote. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 13 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