ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Altogether

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɔːl.tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Altogether is an adverb meaning Completely, wholly, or without exception.

Meaning

Completely, wholly, or without exception.

More Meanings

  1. On the whole; with everything considered.
  2. With everything included.
  3. (informal) An intensifier: without doubt, clearly.
  4. (colloquial, dated, with the) A state of nakedness.

Example Sentences

It was a great game altogether.
Altogether, I'm sorry it happened.
Altogether, your bill comes to $6.99.
Your advice will be altogether invaluable to me.

Word Forms

Synonyms for altogether

Depending on context, synonyms include absolutely, all-out, blind, cap-a-pie, categorically, completely.

Antonyms for altogether

Common opposites include part, partly, partially.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include wholly, completely, whole, entirely, totally, all.

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