at all

adverb

: in any way or respect : to the least extent or degree : under any circumstances

doesn't smoke at all

Synonyms

• anywise
• ever
• half

Examples of at all in a Sentence

wasn't at all pleased with the way the family portrait came out

Recent Examples on the Web

Its hydraulic steering was extremely communicative, responsive, and busy, relaying every crease in the tarmac at all times — to the point of requiring a firm grip and faster than average hands — just the way any driving aficionado desires. —Peter Nelson, The Verge, 23 Dec. 2024

With the Nashville Predators, coach Andrew Brunette wants his team to go north at all times. —Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024

Get a glimpse at all of Kardashian's Christmas trees and decorations below. 2024 The entrepreneur chose a massive flocked faux fir as the 2024 Christmas centerpiece for her Hidden Hills, Calif., residence. —Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024

Happiness—at least, of the gustatory kind—comes in all forms, and at all price points. —Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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