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Definition for all

adjective as in whole quantity

Weak matches

complete, entire, full, greatest, gross, outright, perfect, total, utter

adjective as in each; every one of a class

Strong match

Weak matches

any, bar none, barring no one, complete, each and every, entire, every, every bit of, every single, sum, total, totality

adverb as in completely, without exception

Strongest matches

entirely, exactly, fully, purely, quite, totally

Strong matches

across the board, altogether, wholly

Weak matches

all in all, just, utterly

adverb as in exclusively

Strongest matches

Weak matches

nothing but, solely

noun as in whole; totality

Strongest matches

everyone, everything, group, total

Weak matches

accumulation, aggregate, aggregation, collection, ensemble, entirety, gross, integer, jackpot, lock stock and barrel, mass, quantity, sum, sum total, unit, utmost, whole ball of wax, whole enchilada, whole nine yards, whole schmear, whole shooting match, whole show, works

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Example Sentences

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I haven’t called him at all, but I did send these text messages today.

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The Jersey-based operator, which employed about 100 staff, announced on Friday it had ceased trading and cancelled all bookings.

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Ford marshalled his side brilliantly around the field all game, kicking smartly - both to compete and in finding space behind the visitors' backfield.

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Only three short of England's famous 2012 win over the same opposition, but in excess of all but England fans' wildest expectations.

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I appreciate all of the planning and intricate details.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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