at all

Idioms  

1. In any way or manner, as in Is she able to sing at all?

2. To any extent, as in Was she at all surprised?

3. For any reason, as in Why bother at all?

4. 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.

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Example Sentences

Before we fully roll up our sleeves, it’s worth saying: sometimes the very best food-based gift doesn’t require turning on the oven at all.

From Salon

For many others, however, they provide little benefit or none at all.

From Science Daily

As a result, some are opting to delist their homes or not list at all.

From The Wall Street Journal

One surprising response wasn’t a complaint at all, but a compliment to L.A. drivers.

From Los Angeles Times

Really we didn't allow them to get into it at all.

From BBC

Related Words

• consistently
• constantly
• continually
• forever
• regularly
• usually