all 1 of 3

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
Taxes, family expectations, investment opportunities and emotional reactions often arrive all at once, making disciplined planning more valuable than ever. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The rest of the meal is all about minimal-prep sides my kids would never take more than a few bites of. Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 2026
Adjective
Wimbledon's second week continues with fashion making headlines, led by Naomi Osaka, whose creative all-white ensembles, including a ruffled skirt and flower Nike jacket, transformed the court into a runway. Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Some 1,400 miles away, in Geneva, thousands of representatives from the United Nations’ 190-plus members are attending the first all-nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance. The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for all
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all
Adverb
  • The stakes for new avatar don’t feel quite as high—the specific circumstances around the former was a perfect storm that'll be tough to duplicate—but the music isn’t any less potent for it.
    Lawrence Burney, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026
  • SpaceX tried to launch the Starship megarocket on its 13th test flight today but couldn't quite pull it off.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 July 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
  • Each year when Wimbledon rolls around, tennis fans crane their necks and watch their TV screens with undivided attention for a glance at the Royal Box, anxiously awaiting if Kate Middleton will be in attendance.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • McCart Avenue from McPherson Boulevard to Twin Leaf Drive will be constructed as a two-lane undivided road.
    Emily Holshouser July 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
Adverb
  • The man behind the wheel overrode driver-assistance features and fully pressed the car’s accelerator, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
    Faiz Siddiqui, Washington Post, 17 July 2026
  • However, they are not banded, so their activity will not be fully tracked.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 July 2026
Adjective
  • The acquisition also brings the entire publishing catalog of genre-defining bluesman John Lee Hooker fully under BMG for the first time, following a deal in 2022 when BMG co-acquired the rights, with Fuji Music Group, from Hooker’s estate.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 July 2026
  • Then the dominoes start falling across the entire organization.
    Liz Guthridge, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Adverb
  • But just like all other houses in Collins First Nation, her home was completely destroyed by the fires.
    Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Student-athletes may have to adjust to a new coach, a new culture, new expectations and sometimes a completely different philosophy.
    Timothy Baghurst, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Adjective
  • For lipedema, Power Plate points to research suggesting whole-body vibration boosts lymphatic flow, which may liquefy and drain stubborn lymph fluid, relieve swelling and ease chronic pain.
    Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
  • Not just a tool but the whole toolshed, as Kat put it last week.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Adverb
  • The set up is fairly basic but perfectly presentable and for families, the functionality will be much more welcome than fancy tech, especially the small balcony/patio, dining table and kitchenette in the slightly larger rooms.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • So, how could a raccoon, an animal that evolved over hundreds of millions of years to adapt itself perfectly to swampy forests, find such runaway success living amid the most destructive and systematically ruthless species ever to exist?
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026

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“All.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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