all 1 of 3

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
But getting it out into the world won’t be easy – the DEA, big pharma, and international businessmen are all on the chase to stop them. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025 The Sickness is a Bestseller Again The Sickness is a bestseller once again all around the world. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
This touchscreen laptop is big on power, but small in stature thanks to a Ryzen 7 CPU and an all-metal chassis weighing only 3.62 pounds. Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025 Honigford played all 14 games (two starts) for Michigan last season, including the Fiesta Bowl CFP semifinal at State Farm Stadium and was also selected as an academic All-Big Ten honoree in 2022. Bob McManaman, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2023 See All Example Sentences for all
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all
Adverb
  • So there’s a mutual agreement between the two, or mutual benefits, that are quite tolerable—or even pleasurable.
    Mark Holgate, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Turquoise waters and swaying palms, gentle breezes and sunset cocktails—few places on Earth inspire tranquility quite like the Caribbean. From Aruba to Antigua, Belize to the Bahamas, the region has an irresistible charm that has drawn tourists and escape-seekers for decades.
    Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • As of Wednesday’s close, the Dow and Nasdaq were each less than 1% off their all-time highs.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025
  • The longtime friends are each dry witted, yet oddly warm in the face of painful events.
    Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Even with a packed schedule, carve out one-on-one time with each child and provide undivided attention.
    Friends of Karen, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Este Medical believes every patient deserves undivided attention, expert care, and results that speak for themselves.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • In fields like computer science and math, remote work is already the norm, with 77% of workers open to fully remote roles.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The spacious 25-foot cabin can be customized with various options like fully berth-able seating for up to 12 passengers.
    Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Any time a bird gets sick, the entire flock is killed to help keep bird flu from spreading.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The team’s biggest concerns for 390’s recovery since July has been that the growth bed would be too damaged for the keratin to regrow and that the bone that supports the entire structure of the upper beak may have too much missing and grow back together.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • But the ones who got truly screwed in this whole double-elimination business are the viewers.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Marchesa Casati took her love of the panther to a whole other level.
    Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • The matzo balls that come straight from the box are fluffy, and perfectly salty, and just easier to make.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The stamp tips come in different sizes, shapes, and heights to recreate the perfectly imperfect asymmetry of natural freckles.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • Remember, Tax Exempt Status is totally contingent on acting in the PUBLIC INTEREST!
    Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The company’s digital engagements, when compared to apples and oranges, were totally different.
    Will Eno, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025

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“All.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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