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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

Synonym Chooser

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
With a cast that’s equal parts Tarantino regulars and new (but famous) faces like Walton Goggins and Jennifer Jason Leigh, the pleasures of a Tarantino movie are all present here, but with an undertone that’s, well, hateful. Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026 Entering the drive, Green Bay had five carries for 6 yards in the second half, all by Jacobs. Mike Sando, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The hair colors, which evoke The Powerpuff Girls' primary shades, popped against the trio's matching, all-black outfits. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025 Byrd as preseason player of the year, Elzie Harrington as preseason freshman of the year, and Byrd, Magoon Gwath and Reese Dixon-Waters among the 10 preseason all-conference selections. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for all
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all
Adverb
  • Everything was really incorrect for the period—shiny, sparkly, overdone—but the actual shapes and silhouettes of his clothes are quite accurate.
    Radhika Seth, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2026
  • But the Panthers were also quite consistent in some ways.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • 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
  • Avondale and Glendale residents will each decide whether to approve two bonds.
    Stephanie Innes, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • An undivided lower sash and a window seat take maximum advantage of the serene exterior view.
    Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
  • What Kerr looks forward to the most is giving her undivided attention to her son and daughter.
    Nancy Kruh, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
Adverb
  • The Super Bowl ad is the latest move by a president and administration that have fully embraced professional sports as a prime venue to deliver their message.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
  • For some of the victims’ families, the interviews clarified how and why the crimes unfolded, filling in gaps that police files and court records never fully answered after years of unresolved questions.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Visitors can spend their entire trip switching off between the two, but be sure to take some time to explore the rocky cove beaches called calas that have made Costa Blanca famous.
    Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The knife was recovered at the scene, and the entire incident was captured on officers’ body cameras, police said.
    Alexandra Koch , Michael Ruiz , Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • More than once, Coon and Smallwood are completely nude on stage, as Agnes and Peter lay hidden parts of their psyche bare.
    Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Before cleaning any type of stovetop, be sure the burners are turned off, and every surface is completely cool to the touch.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • McKenzie and Sebastian's decision to embrace the unexpected made their wedding even better when an opposite reaction to the rain could have ruined the whole celebration.
    Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Much like the 2020-2025 advice, which encouraged making half your grains whole, the new guidelines recommend two to four servings per day of fiber-rich whole grains.
    Sarah Garone, Health, 9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • The perfectly chunky, almost-statement shoes feature a lightweight midsole, shock-absorbing arch support, and a deep heel cup designed to keep your foot stable as you strut.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Sure, there is a fine line between delusion and conviction, but on Sunday, the 49ers walked it perfectly.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026

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“All.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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