Meaning & Definition of word "All"

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    All

    /ɔːl/

    adjective:

    • 1. The whole amount, quantity, or extent of something.
      • Example: All participants must sign the registration form.
    • 2. Used to refer to the entire number of something.
      • Example: He gave all his savings to charity.
    • 3. Every one of two or more people or things.
      • Example: All the cookies were eaten by the end of the party.

    pronoun:

    • 1. The whole quantity or extent of a particular group.
      • Example: All are welcome to join the meeting.
    • 2. Used to refer to all people or things in a general sense.
      • Example: All need to be aware of the new regulations.

    adverb:

    • 1. Completely, entirely.
      • Example: She was all dressed up for the event.
    • 2. To a complete or absolute extent.
      • Example: I am all for a change in the system.

    Etymology

    Old English 'eall', of Germanic origin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    all set:

    Completely ready.

    all in all:

    Considering everything.

    all of a sudden:

    Suddenly and unexpectedly.

    Related Words

    alliance:

    A union or association.

    allocate:

    To distribute resources or duties.

    alter:

    To change or modify.

    Slang Meanings of all

    Meaning: all good

    Example Sentence: Don't worry about it, it's all good.

    Meaning: all-out

    Example Sentence: We gave it an all-out effort in the game.