at all

adverb

: in any way or respect : to the least extent or degree : under any circumstances
doesn't smoke at all

Examples of at all in a Sentence

wasn't at all pleased with the way the family portrait came out
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As the Official Wine Partner, Daou Vineyards will have a prominent presence at all 2025 LIV Golf tournaments and unveil an immersive wine experience at the U.S. season opener in Miami. Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 4 Apr. 2025 There are racers, athletes signed to compete at all four Slams this season, and challengers who make appearances at Slams and will change through the league season. Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025 Group your cleaning products and sponges in their own baskets or some kind of organizer to keep the cabinet neatly arranged at all times. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025 Maresca has rarely done this, if at all, since taking charge last June. Simon Johnson, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for at all

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of at all was in the 15th century

Cite this Entry

“At all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20all. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

at all

adverb
ət-ˈȯl,
ə-ˈtȯl,
at-ˈȯl
: in any way : under any circumstances
will go anywhere at all
doesn't mind at all
not at all likely
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