Meaning & Definition of All in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Every one of a specified group.

  Example Sentence: All students must submit their homework.

• Definition: The whole amount of something.

  Example Sentence: He spent all his savings on a new car.

• Definition: Used to refer to the entire number or amount.

  Example Sentence: All is well that ends well.

• Definition: Used to refer to the entirety of something.

  Example Sentence: All of the cake was eaten.

• Definition: In every case; without exception.

  Example Sentence: She is all about helping others.

Etymology

Origin: Old English 'eall', of Germanic origin.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• all set: Completely ready.
• all in all: Considering everything.
• all of a sudden: Suddenly and unexpectedly.

Translations

• Spanish: todo

• French: tout

• German: alles

• Russian: всё

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.