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Definition of allnext

all

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adjective

all

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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

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

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
Long work hours, overnight shifts, sleep disorders, and extended periods of driving can all contribute to exhaustion. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026 The all-foam construction also eliminates squeaks and motion transfer—an unexpected bonus when her cat jumps back into bed after a midnight snack. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Forward Cearah Parchment and guard Destiny Jackson were named to the all-freshman team. Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026 Ramona had played on the Escondido High all-weather field in Valley League play and felt very comfortable. Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all
Adverb
  • Yet, too often, this category is flooded with forgettable songs by big name artists who squeak into eligibility because their music was quite literally a last-minute contribution for the end credits.
    Brian Welk, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Considering the general decline of pure album sales, short tracklist and a lead single that didn’t quite take over the world, The Romantic’s opening week total is nothing to scoff at.
    Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • Meta and Google, whose profit mainly comes from digital advertising; Amazon, the largest online retailer and cloud-computing provider; and Microsoft, the biggest seller of business software, are each dominant in their industries and have ample cash cushions.
    Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Soccer Belen Jesuit and Miami Beach each reached the 10-win mark in boys’ soccer, before the holiday break.
    James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • Offer it your time and undivided attention.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Several staff members and students also spoke to Allen’s willingness to engage with them personally and give her undivided attention.
    Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • Several Persian Gulf nations have already reduced or fully shut down oil and natural gas production out of fear of an attack by Iran’s drone or missile arsenal.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
  • With a total investment of $520 million, the fully operational station is expected to generate 792 million kWh of electricity annually, that is enough to power around 600,000 households.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • In some cases, entire families sign up to record video, speech and images for AI training to supplement their income.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The entire company has been brought to a standstill.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • Throw it on for dinner, layer it over your airport outfit, or belt it over a dress for a completely different silhouette.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Just to the left of Trouvelot lies another large basin that appears even older and more heavily eroded, with its rim almost completely worn away.
    Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The whole Irwin family was helping out at the camp except perhaps the one with the best hands of all, his sister, Ava, the reigning Southern Section Division 1 flag football player of the year as a freshman at JSerra who was busy at a flag football competition.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Fiber-rich carbs like whole wheat bread, whole oats, brown rice, quinoa, or sweet potatoes are great choices for breakfast.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 8 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • The sides and top of the bag are brown leather, which adds just enough contrast to pop against your outfit, and perfectly complements the bag’s gold chain and zipper.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Prior to Wednesday’s game, Torey seemed to explain the feelings of the moment perfectly.
    Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026

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“All.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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