at all
Idioms-
In any way or manner, as in Is she able to sing at all?
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To any extent, as in Was she at all surprised?
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For any reason, as in Why bother at all?
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In the slightest degree, under any circumstances, as in She simply refused to walk at all . This construction often occurs in the negative, as in He was not at all frightened . All four senses of this phrase date from the mid-1300s.
Example Sentences
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He might end up with a small stake in the team, or none at all.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Roughly one in three American adults never votes at all.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
Then again, if you expect that, you might not own any stocks at all.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
I am not convinced by Liverpool at all after covering them for Radio 5 Live last week - I thought Fulham were the better side in their 0-0 draw at Anfield.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
It’s supposed to help with recognizing unhealthy thought patterns and learning how to change them, but I don’t see how it can help me at all.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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