Meaning & Definition of word "All"

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.