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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Additionally, Norwood says that students should not rush to decide which college to go to, or whether to go to college at all. Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024 Meanwhile, a handful of states have refrained from voting on the matter at all: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York and Rhode Island. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 This is because that larger organization will likely have more waste and inefficiency, which might eventually result in decline and no profits at all. Adam Fayed, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Not only did the box accommodate all 64 ornaments, but every ornament survived the drop test—no dents or cracks at all. Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024 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

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“At all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20all. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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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