Meaning & Definition of word "Altogether"
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Altogether
/ˌɔːltəˈɡɛðər/
adverb:
- 1. completely; entirely.
- Example: The project was altogether completed ahead of schedule.
- 2. in total; all together.
- Example: There were twenty people altogether at the meeting.
- 3. in a word; on the whole.
- Example: Altogether, it was a successful event despite a few hiccups.
- 4. used to emphasize a negative statement.
- Example: He wasn’t altogether pleased with the outcome.
Etymology
Middle English, from 'alt' (old) + 'together'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
all together:
In unison or as a group.
altogether now:
A call for everyone to join in at the same time.
putting it all together:
Combining various elements into a whole.
Related Words
together:
In union or in the company of others.
altogetherness:
The fact of being a whole or complete entity.
Slang Meanings of altogether
Meaning: It's all good.
Example Sentence: Don't worry about the misunderstanding, it's all good; we're all in this together.
Meaning: All in all.
Example Sentence: Altogether, it's a rad night!