all 1 of 3

all

2 of 3

adjective

all

3 of 3

pronoun

as in everyone
every person a joyous holiday to one and all!

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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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
Steve Zahn co-wrote the film about a father and daughter attempting to repair their relationship amid a tragedy, all while also preparing for the Young Miss Southeast Regional Dance Finals. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 29 May 2025 They’ve all been discarded and underestimated, and all of them are capable of much more than the dead-end job to which they’ve been assigned. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2025
Adjective
Also while at Kansas, Townsend has coached 13 NBA Draft lottery selections, more than 30 overall NBA draftees and 70 all-Big 12 Jayhawks. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for all
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all
Adverb
  • In addition, and quite importantly, the interactive nature of generative AI makes a huge difference too.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
  • While the former first-round pick of the Buffalo Bills hasn’t quite found his footing in the league just yet, the early returns have been positive enough to give the coaching staff more confidence in a depleted cornerback room at the moment.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 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
  • But now more than ever, Cubs fans seem to be video board watching, giving their undivided attention to the left field video board erected 10 years ago during the Project 1060 renovation.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
  • Fort Worth city council on Tuesday evening offered its undivided support to a 350+-unit apartment complex in far southwest Fort Worth.
    Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • And then there’s the Cowboys, who now have two receivers in CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens who promise to give the Giants’ secondary headaches if it isn’t fully prepared in Week 2.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
  • The 30-year-old actor’s longevity is clearly due to his willingness to fully commit to his characters, no matter how ridiculous.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 27 May 2025
Adjective
  • Real Madrid have reached an agreement with Liverpool to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold early — enabling the right-back to be available for their entire Club World Cup campaign.
    Oliver Kay, New York Times, 30 May 2025
  • Mama Bear and the entire family appreciate the outpouring of love and support from friends, fans, and the public.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 30 May 2025
Adjective
  • The tournament will determine once and for all who is the best club team in the whole world.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 30 May 2025
  • But the reality of resisting this kind of company, having found one another again, is a whole different animal.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 30 May 2025
Adverb
  • Republicans say their tactics are perfectly fair because Ohio has moved right over the past decade.
    David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
  • This perfectly encapsulates the story behind the scent, which is the master perfume’s childhood.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Adverb
  • Officially, the merger review process and the Trump lawsuit are totally separate matters.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
  • On the other hand, Indian tech companies should start diversifying their clientele base instead of relying totally on the U.S. market.
    Paresh Sagar, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025

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“All.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.

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