ALL Synonyms: 140 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How is the word 'all' distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of all are entire , total , and whole . While all these words mean "including everything or everyone without exception," all may equal whole , entire , or total . // all proceeds go to charity

Q: When might 'entire' be a better fit than 'all'?

The synonyms entire and all are sometimes interchangeable, but entire may suggest a state of completeness or perfection to which nothing can be added. // the entire population was wiped out

Q: When could 'total' be used to replace 'all'?

In some situations, the words total and all are roughly equivalent. However, total implies that everything has been counted, weighed, measured, or considered. // the total number of people present

Q: Where would 'whole' be a reasonable alternative to 'all'?

While in some cases nearly identical to all , whole implies that nothing has been omitted, ignored, abated, or taken away. // read the whole book

all 1 of 3

adverb

Definition of all

as in quite

to a full extent or degree we are all out of milk I was all ready to leave at least ten minutes ago

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as in each

for each one the score is three all

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all

2 of 3

adjective

ˈȯl

as in undivided

not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern you need to focus all your attention on this matter

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all

3 of 3

pronoun

as in everyone

every person a joyous holiday to one and all!

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How is the word all distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of all are entire, total, and whole. While all these words mean "including everything or everyone without exception," all may equal whole, entire, or total.

all proceeds go to charity

When might entire be a better fit than all?

The synonyms entire and all are sometimes interchangeable, but entire may suggest a state of completeness or perfection to which nothing can be added.

the entire population was wiped out

When could total be used to replace all?

In some situations, the words total and all are roughly equivalent. However, total implies that everything has been counted, weighed, measured, or considered.

the total number of people present

Where would whole be a reasonable alternative to all?

While in some cases nearly identical to all, whole implies that nothing has been omitted, ignored, abated, or taken away.

read the whole book

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Partnering with Ian Fleming Publications, IDW has picked up the license to create all-new comic book adventures featuring the iconic British spy James Bond. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026 Say goodbye to working Fridays—or possibly ever working at all. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

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Arkansas State has a former SEC recruit starting at quarterback along with multiple all-conference players on offense surrounding him. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026 Ford will launch its new all-electric midsize pickup, Fathom, off its new UEV plaform next year. — Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all

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Even when Monét isn’t being quite as playful as on past releases, her personality sparkles brighter than her esteemed guests.

— Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
No other property in Key West captures the true resort feel quite like this.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of quite

Adverb

There is a lot of debate around in-person, hybrid and fully remote work.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Omelchenko appreciates the study authors’ ability to translate math to real life but notes that fully evaluating the possibilities of new stitches by using torus diagrams would be impractically expensive to compute.

— Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of fully

Adjective

Brands need to decide which trends resonate, which ones make sense to capitalize on and make a new product launch or an entire franchise and which to let go and pass over.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
This phone’s standout feature is the adjustable privacy display, which can hide your entire screen, or just portions of it, from onlookers and strangers.

— Brad Bourque, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of entire

Adverb

Rooms Splayed across the cliff front and dense, thrumming jungle at the southwestern tip of Bali, the 37 villas that make up the property as of 2026 are each completely unique in design, character and art.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Netanyahu and other Israeli leaders reacted by condemning the warrants as completely unjustified and a clear proof of the United Nations’ antisemitism.

— Brian Duignan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of completely

Adjective

Her interest seems to be the whole world, or at least the way her nation’s tentacles spread into it.

— Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
The directive bars brands from turning a benefit tied to one feature into an environmental claim about the whole product.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of whole

Adverb

On a blistering surprise EP, Deafheaven find the vicious attack and grandiose drama of symphonic black metal perfectly suited to their purposes.

— Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
The Row’s perfectly balanced, Midas-touch accessories, to serve you a lifetime and beyond.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

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