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Definition of allnext

all

3 of 3

pronoun

as in everyone
every person a joyous holiday to one and all!

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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How is the word all distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of all are entire, total, and whole. While all these words mean "including everything or everyone without exception," all may equal whole, entire, or total.

all proceeds go to charity

When might entire be a better fit than all?

The synonyms entire and all are sometimes interchangeable, but entire may suggest a state of completeness or perfection to which nothing can be added.

the entire population was wiped out

When could total be used to replace all?

In some situations, the words total and all are roughly equivalent. However, total implies that everything has been counted, weighed, measured, or considered.

the total number of people present

Where would whole be a reasonable alternative to all?

While in some cases nearly identical to all, whole implies that nothing has been omitted, ignored, abated, or taken away.

read the whole book

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of all
Adverb
Timing, brightness, device activity and the surrounding environment can all matter. Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026 So Colbert moved his interview with Talarico to YouTube, too, and told his viewers all about the controversy. Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
Adjective
The inaugural all-women fest featured Chappell Roan, Doechii, Mitski, Garbage, and more, while Rodrigo’s own headlining set included guest appearances from Stevie Nicks, Alanis Morissette, and Lilith Fair founder Sarah McLachlan. Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026 The spacious, all-white kitchen has two islands, perfect for rolling out all that sourdough Swift has been baking of late. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all
Adverb
  • But Argano, who drives Engine 10, isn't quite ready to pack it in.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The concept of growing sod on plastic is one the NFL has really relied on quite heavily to be able to have the level of quality and the ability to turn around and replace a field midseason.
    Tim Graham, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • There were two separate parties with some 30 friends and family at each.
    Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
  • Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist each earned five nominations.
    Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Adjective
  • Lots of undivided attention, positive reinforcement, love, affection, and pride when my kids were successful.
    Lauren Gelman, Parents, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The following morning, Greenland was still there, still demanding my undivided attention.
    Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • By all accounts, Jackson has fully bought into first-year Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle and that traditionally means dynamic results will follow.
    Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • This is the song’s first award nomination and her first fully country track since the original Red era.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The entire Braves offense struggled, but it’s especially felt from first baseman Olson.
    Jesús Cano, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Beyond the supermarket, however, grocery prices will also reflect the rising cost of diesel across the entire food supply chain, starting with farmers.
    Steve Kopack, NBC news, 11 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Terrorism wasn’t a completely foreign concept, but the notion of a hostile, coordinated attack on our soil, at that scale, seemed like something that might only happen in a Tom Clancy novel or a summer blockbuster movie.
    Michael Silver, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the union representing 8,000 Stellantis employees said contract negotiations have completely stalled over that same plant.
    Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Tucker Kraft Day is a real thing, too, and the whole town gathered on Main Street in their Kraft gear while a drone flew overhead.
    Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • And there’s a whole generation of girlies like me who’ve followed these ladies through our adolescence into adulthood.
    Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Part memoir, part how-to guide for heated political conversations, it’s perfectly timed for what could be one of the most expensive and most polarized midterm elections in modern history.
    Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • It's perfectly located on the eastern side of the island, close enough to walk to the restaurants and spa without a buggy, but still very private.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

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“All.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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