ENGLISH DICTIONARY

All-purpose

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌɔlˈpɝpəs/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: All-purpose is an adjective meaning For all purposes.

Meaning

For all purposes.

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: multipurpose

Synonyms for all-purpose

Depending on context, synonyms include general-purpose, do-all, multipurpose, general.

Antonyms for all-purpose

Common opposites include specialty, purpose-made, purpose-built, limited, dedicated.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include general-purpose, general, multi-purpose, multipurpose, all-in-one, universal.

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