all

[ɔːl]

all Definition

• 1. the whole quantity or extent of something
• 2. used 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

Synonyms for all

• entire
• whole
• total
• complete
• full

Antonyms for all

• partial
• incomplete
• limited

Phrases with all

• all in all

  considering everything

  Example

  All in all, it was a great vacation.

• all of a sudden

  suddenly and unexpectedly

  Example

  All of a sudden, the lights went out.

• all talk and no action

  someone who talks about doing things but never actually does them

  Example

  Don't listen to him, he's all talk and no action.

Origins of all

from Old English 'eall'

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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.