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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

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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
Colorado Chautauqua in Boulder runs 3-night retreats designed by an all-female team focused on women’s wellness and empowerment. Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026 Riley’s films are all personal. Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
Adjective
For supporters, The Racecourse’s first major development since the 3,500 all-seater Mold Road Stand was opened in 1999 will mean a cracking view and amenities to match, including an area of safe standing. Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 14 May 2026 Cambridge Common House honors the spirit of its previous life, once occupied by the influential Howe family, most notably Lois Lilley Howe, one of the first women to graduate from MIT’s architectural program and the organizer of the only all-woman architectural firm in Boston. Oset Babür-Winter, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for all
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all
Adverb
  • The dazzling variety of musical practices, across places and across time, surfaces this interplay in sensorily vivid terms, providing a unique opportunity to illuminate the role of history and environment on perceptual experiences that feel quite individual.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
  • Francesco Caballero has been juggling a lot — quite literally.
    Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Adverb
  • His six Opening Day starts are twice more than any other pitcher in franchise history (Josh Beckett and Josh Johnson each did it three times).
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Adjective
  • Israel considers all of Jerusalem to be its eternal, undivided capital.
    Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
  • In just over 70 minutes, Daisies touches on it all, making a delectable film that deserves your undivided attention.
    Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • Directed by Johan Candert, Ocean Dreams features underwater cinematography that fully immerses audiences in the ocean world.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 15 May 2026
  • The result is a fiery and impassioned offering that finds the veteran fully engaged and intent on proving no chinks have been left in his armor despite his tenuous back-and-forth with his Compton counterpart.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 May 2026
Adjective
  • According to our models, when a massive, Population III star reaches the end of its life, its core collapses into a black hole, but the resulting supernova explosion isn’t energetic enough to blow the entire star apart.
    Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
  • That doctor said Foxx had a brain bleed that had led to a stroke, the comedian said, and his sister continually prayed during his entire operation.
    Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Adverb
  • Alexander pinned Slater for the win, completely shocking the fans in Sacramento, California.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
  • An unknown vehicle driving west on Independence Ave then struck the bicycle, ejecting its rider completely off the bike, the crash log said.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Adjective
  • During the boom, many developers amassed huge debts, and the oversupply of housing led to whole ghost districts and empty projects in many places.
    Chris Lau, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
  • That can make your coverage — and your loan as a whole — more expensive in the long run.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 18 May 2026
Adverb
  • Pool service can be a bit slow during busy times, but once your perfectly prepared daiquiri arrives, all is forgiven.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
  • Each game was introduced with a clip from the show that fits it perfectly, starting with the Colts' Week 1 date with the Baltimore Ravens.
    Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026

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“All.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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