at all

adverb
UK: /ˌæt ˈɔːl/
US: /ˌæt ˈɔːl/

  1. In any way or to any extent; used to emphasize a negative statement.

    1. I don't like it at all. [ ] [ ]
    2. He wasn't at all happy about missing the party because of his cold. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used as a response to 'thank you' to mean 'you're welcome'.

    1. Thanks for your help! - Not at all! [ ] [ ]
    2. "Thank you for the ride," she said. "Not at all," he responded politely. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to show agreement or to emphasize a statement.

    1. Do you mind if I sit here? Not at all. [ ] [ ]
    2. "Was he upset?" "Not at all; in fact, he seemed rather relieved by the news." [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

at all

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "at all" in English means: In any way or to any extent; used to emphasize a negative statement., Used as a response to 'thank you' to mean 'you're welcome'., Used to show agreement or to emphasize a statement..

The phonetic transcription of "at all" is /ˌæt ˈɔːl/ in British English and /ˌæt ˈɔːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "at all": at all.

Example usage of "at all": "I don't like it at all.". More examples on the page.