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altogether

adverb noun

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
A
Ends with
R
Contains
LT
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɔːl.tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)

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Meaning

Definitions

adverb

  1. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely

    “he was wholly convinced”

adverb

  1. with everything included or counted

    “altogether he earns close to a million dollars”

adverb

  1. with everything considered (and neglecting details)

    “altogether, I'm sorry it happened”

noun

  1. informal terms for nakedness

    “in the raw”

In context

Example Sentences

he was wholly convinced
entirely satisfied with the meal
it was completely different from what we expected
was completely at fault
a totally new situation
altogether he earns close to a million dollars
altogether, I'm sorry it happened
all in all, it's not so bad
in the raw
in the altogether
in his birthday suit

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