all Definition
- 1the whole quantity or extent of something
- 2used to refer to the greatest possible amount or degree of something
Using all: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "all" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
All the students passed the exam.
Example
I ate all the pizza.
Example
He gave his all in the game.
Example
She was all smiles when she saw him.
Example
All things considered, it was a good day.
all Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with all
Example
All in all, it was a great vacation.
Example
All of a sudden, the lights went out.
Example
Don't listen to him, he's all talk and no action.
Origins of all
from Old English 'eall'
Summary: all in Brief
The word 'all' [ɔːl] refers to the whole quantity or extent of something, or the greatest possible amount or degree of something. It can be used as a determiner, pronoun, or adverb. Examples include 'All the students passed the exam,' 'He gave his all in the game,' and 'All things considered, it was a good day.' Phrases like 'all in all' and 'all of a sudden' add emphasis or indicate a sudden change, while 'all talk and no action' describes someone who talks about doing things but never actually does them.