Meaning of the word all in English

What does all mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

all

US /ɑːl/

UK /ɔːl/

the whole, entire, or total amount or quantity of

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She ate all the cake.

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All the students passed the exam.

Synonym:

entire whole complete total every

everyone or everything

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All is well.

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She gave her all to the project.

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everything everyone the whole lot

completely; entirely

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He was dressed all in black.

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The children were all excited.

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completely entirely fully wholly altogether