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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The goal is to take the necessary steps to go to unpopular extremes if necessary—to take care of yourself and protect your mental and physical well-being at all costs. Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 Keller noted that some airlines won't allow dogs with short snouts such as French Bulldogs to fly at all because of the stress that could put on the dog's ability to breathe. Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 9 July 2025 Of course, those who’ve shopped the sale before know that many of the best Amazon Prime Day deals aren’t in the clothing department at all. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 9 July 2025 Posting Zero would mean the end of social media as it was once conceptualized, as a real-time record of the world created by anyone who was experiencing anything at all. Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 9 July 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 16 Jul. 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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