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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In the most complimentary of ways, the Hornets’ first-half outburst wasn’t all that special at all. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026 But my favorite way to buck the charoset-tradition is actually to not make it at all. Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 Non-citizens should carry immigration documents at all times and avoid air travel right now if possible. Laura Bassett, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026 Deputies will remain in the area until students at all nearby schools have been sent home at the end of the day. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 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

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“At all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20all. Accessed 29 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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