In all
adverb
Totally, as a whole, combining everything.
There were 30 people in all at the meeting.
Often appears as...
- all in all
- in all seriousness
adverb
Considering everything.
All in all, it was a great party.
Often appears as...
- all in all
- in all seriousness
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
In every part or detail.
The house was beautiful in all respects.
Often appears as...
- in all fairness
- in all truth
adverb
Totally, as a whole, combining everything.
There were 30 people in all at the meeting.
Often appears as...
- all in all
- in all seriousness
adverb
Considering everything.
All in all, it was a great party.
Often appears as...
- all in all
- in all seriousness
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
In every part or detail.
The house was beautiful in all respects.
Often appears as...
- in all fairness
- in all truth
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Quantify Groups
Use 'in all' to indicate the total number or amount when summarizing.
She bought four dresses, two shirts, and a skirt, spending $200 in all.
Pro Tip 2/2Summarizing Events
Apply 'in all' at the end of a statement to encapsulate previous data or occurrences.
In all, the festival raised $5000 for the charity.
Pro Tip 1/2Quantify Groups
Use 'in all' to indicate the total number or amount when summarizing.
She bought four dresses, two shirts, and a skirt, spending $200 in all.
Pro Tip 2/2Summarizing Events
Apply 'in all' at the end of a statement to encapsulate previous data or occurrences.
In all, the festival raised $5000 for the charity.
Pro Tip 1/2Quantify Groups
Use 'in all' to indicate the total number or amount when summarizing.
She bought four dresses, two shirts, and a skirt, spending $200 in all.
Pro Tip 2/2Summarizing Events
Apply 'in all' at the end of a statement to encapsulate previous data or occurrences.
In all, the festival raised $5000 for the charity.
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