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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No matter what's on your agenda, a Crystal Coast vacation can suit, even if your itinerary includes planning to do nothing at all. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025 There was, however, one person this week who was not interested, at all, in reminiscing. David Aldridge, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025 This event doesn’t occur in the novel at all. Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025 To help, this Hanke collapsible spinner takes up nearly no closet space at all. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 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

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“At all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20all. Accessed 16 Oct. 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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