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altogether

[ˌɔːltəˈɡeðə(r)]

altogether Definition

  • 1completely; totally
  • 2when everything is added together

Using altogether: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "altogether" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I stopped going to that restaurant altogether.

  • Example

    The cost of the repairs came to $500 altogether.

  • Example

    Altogether, it was a great experience.

altogether Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for altogether

Antonyms for altogether

Phrases with altogether

  • Example

    He was caught in the altogether by his mother.

  • leave something/someone out altogether

    not include something or someone at all

    Example

    We decided to leave the mushrooms out of the recipe altogether.

  • completely stop doing something

    Example

    After the accident, he stopped driving altogether.

Origins of altogether

from Old English 'eall togædere'

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Summary: altogether in Brief

'Altogether' [ˌɔːltəˈɡeðə(r)] means completely or totally. It can also refer to when everything is added together. Examples include 'I stopped going to that restaurant altogether,' and 'The cost of the repairs came to $500 altogether.' Phrases like 'in the altogether' mean naked, while 'leave something/someone out altogether' means not include something or someone at all.

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