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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
Shares in Infosys, Wipro, Tata Consultancy Services, and HCLTech have all fallen between 30% and 40% over the past 12 months. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 3 July 2026 Former Kansas Jayhawks defensive back LeRoy Irvin, an all-Big Eight selection in 1978-79 and three-time All-Pro with the Los Angeles Rams, has died at the age of 68. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Adjective
Equally well-known as a solo artist with 10 albums to her credit and as the founder and driving force behind the groundbreaking Lilith Fair all-women music festival, Sarah McLachlan is having a moment. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026 Two all-Welsh clashes on the road at Cardiff City and Swansea City will not be for the faint-hearted, while trips to a Millwall side who finished third last term and West Ham United will also be a test of their mettle. Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for all
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all
Adverb
  • He's played with some incredible guards and centers throughout his 10-year career, but none quite like Maxey, Edgecombe and Embiid.
    Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Princess Diana has long been the subject of exhibitions—but maybe never one quite like this.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Adverb
  • There were two separate parties with some 30 friends and family at each.
    Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
  • Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist each earned five nominations.
    Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Adjective
  • This article emphasizes that advanced communication tactics are futile without the foundational skill of full, undivided attention.
    Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Ampd’s research also found that even committed long-form viewing rarely involves undivided attention, as a third of premium sessions usually run a second screen, typically a local app.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Adverb
  • The clambake is ready when the clams have fully opened, the potatoes are tender, the broth is bubbling and the sausage is heated through.
    Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Do not try to relight or retrieve fireworks that have not fully ignited.
    Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Adjective
  • Swift recently paid tribute to the Hollywood icon with an entire song on The Life of a Showgirl and licensed imagery and other intellectual property from Elizabeth Taylor's estate for the music video.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • As the music builds, entire sections of the crowd rise to their feet, clapping, chanting and dancing together.
    Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Adverb
  • Rodríguez said authorities have recorded 862 aftershocks since the main quakes and confirmed that 189 buildings collapsed completely nationwide, the vast majority in La Guaira, the coastal state that suffered the worst destruction.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • The office didn’t completely save records with state archives as required by law.
    Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Adjective
  • Teplinsky says treating the whole person, not just her breast cancer is vital.
    Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • There's a whole parallel constellation of friendships and relationships going on.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026
Adverb
  • All the President’s Men' (1976) Not only an American classic, but likely the only movie where a close-up of a busy typewriter is a perfectly satisfying ending.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Cheesy, salty, and perfectly spicy, these Southern favorites will be the first snack snatched up at your gathering.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

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“All.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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