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be-all and end-all

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Synonyms and Antonyms of be-all and end-all

the most important part of something or the reason for something

He acts as if making money is the be-all and end-all of human existence.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of be-all and end-all

alpha and omega

antecedent, causality, cause, causation, occasion, reason

consideration, determinant, factor

impetus, incentive, inspiration, instigation, stimulus

mother, origin, root, source, spring

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of be-all and end-all

denouement (also dénouement), repercussion

conclusion, end

by-product, side effect (also side reaction)

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