English Phrase of the Day

Definitions

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at all
1. prep. Indicating degree, quantity or frequency greater than zero: to the slightest degree, in any way, somewhat, rather.
Analysis
at		©
1. prep. In, near, or in the general vicinity of a particular place.
Caesar was at Rome;  at the corner of Fourth Street and Vine;  at Jim’s house
2. prep. (indicating time) (Indicating occurrence in an instant of time or a period of time relatively short in context or from the speaker's perspective.)
at six o’clock;  at closing time;  at night.
3. prep. In the direction of (often in an unfocused or uncaring manner).
all		©
1. adv. (degree) intensifier.
It suddenly went all quiet.
She was all, “Whatever.”
2. adv. (poetic) Entirely.
3. adv. Apiece; each.

Example Sentences

That's not it at all.  You have no control at all.  Not what I expected at all!  Weren't they moved at all?  That's not cool at all.

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