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in all
B2 used to show the total amount of something
Dictionary examples:
Some of the children came, so there were 15 of us in all. (14.6)
all of a sudden
B2 suddenly
Dictionary examples:
All of a sudden, he came running in. (25.4)
all over again
B2 repeated from the beginning
Dictionary examples:
We had to start all over again. (14.0)
after all
C1 used to say that something happened or was true although you did not expect it to happen or be true
Dictionary examples:
Helen couldn't come to the party after all. (10.2)
all hours
C1 very late at night, until early morning, or almost all the time
Dictionary examples:
Our neighbors play loud music at all hours of the day and night. (32.2)
all at once
C1 suddenly
Dictionary examples:
All at once he stood up and walked out of the room. (27.8)
all things considered
C1 used for saying that something is true in general if you think about all its aspects
Dictionary examples:
The show was a great success, all things considered. (25.8)
for all
C2 despite
Dictionary examples:
For all her qualifications, she's useless at the job. (44.6)
all (WHOLE TIME)
A1 the whole of a period of time
Dictionary examples:
My cat watched TV all day! (0.0)
We danced all night at school! (0.0)
I talked to my plant all week! (0.0)
It rained all week. (6.6)
I've been waiting all afternoon for him to call. (9.7)
I've been studying all day. (13.8)
all (EVERY ONE)
A1 every person or thing in a group
Dictionary examples:
All the fish want to swim. (0.0)
All the cats like my hat. (0.0)
All the dogs ate my homework. (0.0)
I've seen all of his movies. (7.4)
"Which of his books did you like best?" "I loved them all." (16.6)
She's got four children, all under the age of five. (18.6)
All of us had left by midnight. (26.9)
all (WHOLE AMOUNT)
A2 the whole amount of something
Dictionary examples:
They used all the glue in art class. Now they're stuck together! (0.0)
I ate all the cookies. Now my tummy is a cookie monster! (0.0)
I used all my paper making airplanes. My homework flew away! (0.0)
I've spent all my money. (7.4)
Did you drink all the juice? (8.5)
By morning, all the snow had gone. (8.8)
all sorts of sth
A2 many different types of something
Dictionary examples:
My teacher's desk has all sorts of pens, one even writes in cheese! (0.0)
The restaurant menu had all sorts of food, even ice cream spaghetti! (0.0)
My grandma's purse has all sorts of surprises, even a tiny dancing robot! (0.0)
They had all sorts of jewelry for sale. (13.3)
We saw all sorts of animals in the park. (17.4)
above all
B1 most importantly
Dictionary examples:
Above all, don't forget to breathe. It's quite important, you know. (0.0)
Above all, remember to wear pants before leaving the house! (0.0)
Above all, remember: pizza is not a vegetable, no matter what anyone says. (0.0)
He is known above all for his movies. (16.0)
Above all, I'd like to thank my family. (19.5)
after all
B1 used to add information that shows that what you have just said is true
Dictionary examples:
I'm not a morning person. After all, my alarm clock is my worst enemy! (0.0)
I failed the test, but after all, I only studied for five minutes! (0.0)
I can't be a chef. After all, I burn water when I try to boil it! (0.0)
You can't expect to be perfect - after all, it was only your first lesson. (26.4)
all (ONLY THING)
B1 the only thing
Dictionary examples:
All she could say was 'um' during her presentation about public speaking. (0.0)
All we could hear was the sound of his stomach during the quiet exam. (0.0)
All he could do was smile awkwardly when he forgot his girlfriend's name. (0.0)
All you can do is hope he'll get better. (14.1)
All I remember is waking up in the hospital. (14.6)
at all
B1 used for emphasis in questions or negative statements, to mean in any way or of any type
Dictionary examples:
Is there any way at all to make homework fun? Asking for a friend. (0.0)
Is there any way at all to avoid studying? Yes, it's called failing! (0.0)
Do you have any vegetables at all? Does ketchup count? (0.0)
He hasn't changed at all. (4.9)
Can I help at all? (5.1)
all the time
A2 continuously
Dictionary examples:
My teacher smiles all the time. I think her face is stuck that way! (0.0)
My best friend laughs all the time. Even at my bad jokes! (0.0)
My brother talks about food all the time. Is he part hamburger? (0.0)
I wish you'd stop criticizing me all the time. (32.3)
and all (that)
B1 used for saying that other similar things are included or that the whole of a situation is considered
Dictionary examples:
I'm tired of homework, exams, and all that school stuff. (0.0)
I forgot my homework, my lunch, and all that typical Monday stuff. (0.0)
He talks about stocks, bonds, and all that boring money stuff. (0.0)
He told us about his school and all. (10.9)
We decided to stay in bed, with it being a holiday and all that. (39.4)
all the best
A2 used to say that you hope someone will be happy, healthy, successful, etc., often when saying goodbye
Dictionary examples:
All the best in your new job as a professional pillow tester! (0.0)
All the best with your cat's piano lessons! (0.0)
All the best in your new career as a professional bubble wrap popper! (0.0)
Well, all the best - it was nice meeting you. (13.2)
Please wish him all the best in his new job. (34.1)
all is well
B1 everything is in a good or acceptable state
Dictionary examples:
I overslept, but all is well. My boss was late too! (0.0)
My cat ate my homework, but all is well. The teacher believed me! (0.0)
My computer crashed, but all is well. I needed a break anyway! (0.0)
I hope all is well with Jack. (10.6)