altogether
adverb · noun
Simple meaning
With everything included or counted.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
awltuhgehtherSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɔltəˈɡɛðɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adverb
With everything included or counted
“Altogether he earns close to a million dollars.”
On the whole; with everything considered.
With everything considered (and neglecting details)
Completely, wholly, or without exception.
informal
An intensifier: without doubt, clearly.
noun
colloquialusually with the
Informal terms for nakedness
colloquialusually with the
A state of nakedness. (Especially in the phrase in the altogether)
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: With everything included or counted
Used this way, altogether is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“Altogether he earns close to a million dollars.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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