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at all
adverb
: 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
Recent Examples on the Web
Russo pointed out that many of the workforce skills the semiconductor industry desperately needs right now don’t require a PhD, or even a college degree at all—just specialized technical education that many candidates with a high school education and the right training are capable of mastering.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 9 June 2024
There were all sorts of things that were pointing to it, but back in that time, it wasn’t really discussed much at all.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024
George's little sister, Princess Charlotte, also served as a bridesmaid at all four celebrations, while Prince Louis wasn't involved as he was born in April 2018.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
And to give credit where credit is due, Caitlin Clark is a huge part of the momentum behind supporting women’s basketball at all levels.
—Trisha Garcia-Easto, Sacramento Bee, 7 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of at all was
in the 14th century
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Cite this Entry
“At all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20all. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
at all
adverbət-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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