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
- On the whole; with everything considered.
- With everything included.
- (informal) An intensifier: without doubt, clearly.
- (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
- altogethers
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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