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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of all
Adverb
Colorado Chautauqua in Boulder runs 3-night retreats designed by an all-female team focused on women’s wellness and empowerment. Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026 Riley’s films are all personal. Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
Adjective
Volvo’s previous all-electric cars were made in China and Belgium, where Volvo’s parent company Geely has factories. Sasha Lekach, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 The all-weather package starts with a 2-in-thick fiberglass-sandwich wall construction with a core of residential-grade insulation. C.c. Weiss may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for all
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all
Adverb
  • The dazzling variety of musical practices, across places and across time, surfaces this interplay in sensorily vivid terms, providing a unique opportunity to illuminate the role of history and environment on perceptual experiences that feel quite individual.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
  • Francesco Caballero has been juggling a lot — quite literally.
    Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 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
  • Israel considers all of Jerusalem to be its eternal, undivided capital.
    Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
  • In just over 70 minutes, Daisies touches on it all, making a delectable film that deserves your undivided attention.
    Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • Ship has yet to demonstrate in-space refueling, or even a launch that fully reaches Earth orbit.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 May 2026
  • Starship is meant to be fully reusable, with giant mechanical arms at the launch pads to catch the returning rocket stages.
    Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Adjective
  • Nonetheless, neither Cubans on the island or outside of the country may be inclined to accept a change in leadership that stops short of ousting the entire regime.
    Chris Kenning, USA Today, 21 May 2026
  • Those who have ridden it before know Smugglers Run has always been responsive, perhaps too much so as inexperienced gamers could spend the entire attraction crashing the ship.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026
Adverb
  • Alexander pinned Slater for the win, completely shocking the fans in Sacramento, California.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
  • An unknown vehicle driving west on Independence Ave then struck the bicycle, ejecting its rider completely off the bike, the crash log said.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Adjective
  • February 19 – March 20 A small change at home could make your whole body relax today.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
  • She was also slapped into another dimension by Jules (Hunter Schafer) after lobbing several insults at her about Jules’ whole sugar baby situation.
    Marlow Stern, Variety, 24 May 2026
Adverb
  • The patio umbrella in question is perfectly oversized to cast a cool shadow over your entire lounge area.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
  • The gym and indoor pool were updated around a decade ago, so have not yet been zhuzhed into the style of the rest of the place, but each is perfectly serviceable.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026

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“All.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all. Accessed 26 May. 2026.

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