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

“If ‘Job’ isn’t funny at all, and there’s no circumstantial humor, then it’s one-note.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Abortion is of course not mentioned at all, although realistically, many women who attempt to use the rhythm method may end up calling an abortion provider at some point.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

I was good at all facets of my job, and people suggested I go into consulting and make some real money.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Then again, for one of those decades, No Doubt wasn’t performing at all.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

I’d stay here and help Tante Anna with the cooking and Mama would teach me to read and I’d never go into that strange ugly building at all.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

Related Words

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