ALL | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word ALL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ALL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: All

Speech Type: Predeterminer

Etymology:

Old English all, eall, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch al and German all

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɔːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

used to refer to the whole quantity or extent of a particular group or thing

Short Definition:

referring to the whole

Examples:
  • all the people I met
  • she left all her money to him
  • 10 per cent of all cars sold
  • he slept all day
  • carry all of the blame
  • we all have different needs

Word: All

Speech Type: Determiner

Etymology:

Old English all, eall, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch al and German all

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɔːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

used to refer to the whole quantity or extent of a particular group or thing

Short Definition:

referring to the whole

Examples:
  • all the people I met
  • she left all her money to him
  • 10 per cent of all cars sold
  • he slept all day
  • carry all of the blame
  • we all have different needs

Word: All

Speech Type: Pronoun

Etymology:

Old English all, eall, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch al and German all

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɔːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

used to refer to the whole quantity or extent of a particular group or thing

Short Definition:

referring to the whole

Examples:
  • all the people I met
  • she left all her money to him
  • 10 per cent of all cars sold
  • he slept all day
  • carry all of the blame
  • we all have different needs

Word: All

Speech Type: Adverb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɔːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

completely

Short Definition:

completely

Examples:
  • dressed all in black
  • she's been all round the world
  • all by himself
Definition:

(in games) used after a number to indicate an equal score

Short Definition:

indicating equal score

Examples:
  • after extra time it was still two all

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