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!