all that

adverb

: to an indicated or suggested extent or degree : so
didn't take his threats all that seriously

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Lawyers, politicians and businesses repeatedly pointed to the McDonald’s case as an example of all that is wrong with our judicial system and the need for changes. Robert Tyson, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025 But some composers disrupt all that with sounds that fit together in uneven ways—an effect best produced with the use of prime numbers. The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 27 May 2025 Despite all that, Ellie’s still wanting to go and continue the suicide mission. Katcy Stephan, Variety, 26 May 2025 The remaining 85% are still experimenting and progressing with AI—important steps, but most are not ready to experience a transformation and all that comes with it. Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for all that

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of all that was in 1945

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“All that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20that. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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