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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
This morning, Oprah attended the annual Cannes LionHeart Seminar in an all-white look that felt effortlessly cool; it was elevated without being fussy. Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 23 June 2026 This includes nightshades like tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants, as well as sweet potatoes, okra, squash, pumpkins, cucumbers, and melons, which are all less likely to struggle in hot weather. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026
Adjective
The all-stock deal will add to SpaceX’s considerable AI capital expenditures. David Goldman, CNN Money, 16 June 2026 The pic chronicles the first all-women’s sailing team to compete for the America’s Cup. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for all
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all
Adverb
  • Ament didn’t quite reach his offensive potential at Tennessee, but this is not dissimilar to the gamble the Bucks once took on a young Antetokounmpo.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 24 June 2026
  • But the Clippers have shaken up their team quite a bit in the last few months and are a team worth watching this week.
    Tony East, Forbes.com, 24 June 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
  • Ampd’s research also found that even committed long-form viewing rarely involves undivided attention, as a third of premium sessions usually run a second screen, typically a local app.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
  • Some simply need your undivided attention.
    Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2026
Adverb
  • In an unusual twist, many of the songs that would eventually appear throughout the season were written before the writers’ room fully mapped out the story.
    Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
  • Under the partnership, Destinus will provide the missiles’ core technology while Rheinmetall will supply warheads and booster rocket motors, creating what the companies describe as a fully European deep-strike missile portfolio.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
Adjective
  • Our entire family is devastated by this great loss.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 18 June 2026
  • The company has been pursuing eliminating its entire legacy copper landline system across the state to replace it with advanced fiber optic networks.
    Steve Large, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Adverb
  • Yet despite starting at the same time and place and arriving together at the same destination, the two players followed completely different paths to get there.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
  • However, if the screen reflects bright light or the colors are even slightly off, the creator’s intent is completely lost.
    Nam Sunwoo, Variety, 19 June 2026
Adjective
  • Yet despite the drag on its economy, few UK business leaders or politicians advocate for reversing Brexit and rejoining the European Union, at least in part because the whole issue remains so politically divisive.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
  • Throughout the whole battle, that’s when fear really sets in for Jace.
    Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 22 June 2026
Adverb
  • The passage is incoherent, yet, in conflating progressive reform with arrogant blind faith, it is perfectly suited to Vance’s cynical conservatism.
    Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 19 June 2026
  • The robust selection feels bespoke and unexpected, catering perfectly to anyone on the hunt for something truly unique.
    Alyssa Longobucco, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2026

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“All.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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