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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

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
Fans derided Linda and Yoko all through the 1970s, in ugly ways that bordered on misogyny and often crossed right over. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2026 The new stars are all fine, with Morrow, Mohammadi and Dudman the standouts. Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Lehigh had 27 all-conference players in Cahill’s three seasons. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026 Supervising sound editor Laia Casanovas, re-recording mixer Yasmina Praderas and production sound mixer Amanda Villavieja are the first all-women sound team to be nominated. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all
Adverb
  • The white men who drafted and debated and approved the Fourteenth Amendment were quite aware that its impact would extend beyond Black Americans.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
  • But the increase won’t be quite fast enough, which means an elevated wildfire threat will remain across the region.
    Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 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
  • The separate Disability Insurance Trust Fund is fully funded through at least 2099, the agency reports.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 28 Feb. 2026
  • This prominent man, revered by generations of Americans, had never fully cashed in on his fame like so many others did.
    Rick Davis, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Even though the word has gotten out about this incredible region in Mexico’s Baja California Sur, Todos Santos remains one of the most magical travel destinations in the entire country.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Eco effort The entire structures are sustainable, with the re-using of old timbers as well as materials such as clay and straw walls.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • Trump wants Iran to completely halt its enrichment of uranium and roll back both its long-range missile program and its support for regional armed groups.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
  • When that might happen is highly uncertain, and completely up to Guthrie, given this month’s agonizing and all-consuming search for her mother Nancy.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Cookbook author Jeanne Kelley bakes the cheese in this recipe before drizzling it with honey, and combines it with arugula and beets, thereby allowing the whole melange to be called a salad.
    Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Each of the three large wheels carries two rows of 18 passive rollers, totaling 216 rollers across the whole drive system.
    Omar Kardoudi March 01, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • However, what is clear is that Bessette-Kennedy’s simple band perfectly encapsulated her style.
    Emily Chan, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Lots of people across the Chicago area complained about smelling smoke in the air on Thursday, and there was a perfectly good explanation.
    Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026

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“All.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.

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