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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

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

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
And in an area where hail is a constant danger, the Woods knew all too well how important property insurance is. Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026 Cameron, a defensive lineman, is a four-time All-Pro performer entering his 17th NFL season, all with the Steelers. Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
This all-new recipe from our Test Kitchen is already a hit with readers. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026 Now, the party’s best chance for avoiding an unprecedented all-GOP general election may rest with a serial candidate who has never won an election and who would possibly take California further to the political left than even Newsom. Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all
Adverb
  • However, the day did not go quite according to plan for Dale Coyne Racing's Romain Grosjean, and that was all thanks to an unfortunate run-in — in the most literal sense imaginable — with a bird.
    Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • General Daily Insight for April 29, 2026 Tension shows up today when timing, tone, or expectations don’t quite match.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • His six Opening Day starts are twice more than any other pitcher in franchise history (Josh Beckett and Josh Johnson each did it three times).
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Meta and Google, whose profit mainly comes from digital advertising; Amazon, the largest online retailer and cloud-computing provider; and Microsoft, the biggest seller of business software, are each dominant in their industries and have ample cash cushions.
    Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • But the Stones, who were breaking out in a huge way, needed his undivided attention.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The low, undivided space holds jugs of cleaners and bulky items like backstock paper towels and toilet paper.
    Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • The Barracuda, the Sharks’ AHL affiliate, allowed two goals in the first period and never fully recovered in a 5-1 loss to the Henderson Silver Knights on Friday, as San Jose was swept in the best-of-three first-round series two games to none at Lee’s Family Forum.
    Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Amodei cited the concern that Anthropic technology would be used for fully autonomous lethal weapons whose decisions were made without human involvement — and the potential for AI to be used for mass domestic surveillance on an unprecedented scale.
    U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • After all, his entire journey to the NFL has been that way.
    Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Cost plays a role, but so do access, timing, and how the entire process is handled from start to finish.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • Transfer to a plate and set aside to cool completely, then use a spice grinder or mortar and pestle to grind to a fine powder.
    Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026
  • This campy, reality-shifting comedy series questions what would happen if a flaming misogynist woke up in a world that was completely matriarchal and subjugated men based on their gender.
    Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The whole team is still learning every day.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • And that’s the absurdity of this whole thing.
    NBC news, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • Her racial ambiguity was perfectly calibrated to an era in which brands were clamoring to amplify their social-media presence by appealing to as many audiences as possible.
    T. M. Brown, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Greenard perfectly fit defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ system.
    Jeff Howe, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026

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“All.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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