at all

adverb

Synonyms of at allnext
: in any way or respect : to the least extent or degree : under any circumstances
doesn't smoke at all

Examples of at all in a Sentence

wasn't at all pleased with the way the family portrait came out
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To begin with, less than half of parents report using these tools at all. Dana Suskind, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026 There is a moderate risk of rip currents present at all area beaches. Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026 Nia has no interest at all in talking to them or even a strategy for avoiding them. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026 Yet unlike physical fog that eventually lifts, The Fog keeps data opaque at all times—even as computation happens. IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at all

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of at all was in the 15th century

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“At all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20all. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

at all

adverb
ət-ˈȯl
ə-ˈtȯl
at-ˈȯl
: in any way : under any circumstances
will go anywhere at all
doesn't mind at all
not at all likely
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