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at all

adverb

: in any way or respect : to the least extent or degree : under any circumstances
doesn't smoke at all

Examples of at all in a Sentence

wasn't at all pleased with the way the family portrait came out
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With Combs' trial underway, here is a look at all the Hollywood A-listers who have been name-dropped so far. Jay Stahl, USA Today, 23 May 2025 Remaining structures and organizations created to serve young Catholics at all levels often struggle to find the right approach to reach out and retain young Hispanic people. Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 22 May 2025 Keep the cables taut at all times, and protect the bark from rubbing by using rags or short sections of old garden hose. Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2025 And maybe even convert younger fans in the process, into more regular NFL viewers, when their existing habits of eschewing traditional TV, largely prevent them from watching games at all. John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for at all

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of at all was in the 15th century

Cite this Entry

“At all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20all. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

at all

adverb
ət-ˈȯl,
ə-ˈtȯl,
at-ˈȯl
: in any way : under any circumstances
will go anywhere at all
doesn't mind at all
not at all likely
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