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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At the Legacy Learning Center in Haslet, Republicans are having to wait up to an hour to get to a voting machine, but Democrats have little to no wait at all. Rachel Royster updated March 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026 Telemundo announced its production teams will be present at all 104 matches, with live coverage from the stadiums. Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026 The seasonal change often reignites debates about whether daylight saving time should exist at all. Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 3 Mar. 2026 There is a high risk of rip currents at all central Florida Atlantic beaches. Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 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

Cite this Entry

“At all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20all. Accessed 5 Mar. 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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