Meaning & Definition of word "Altogether"

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.