altogether — completely; in total; considering everything
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: completely; in total; considering everything
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
Example Sentences
- The movie was altogether boring - I fell asleep three times!
- Altogether, we spent $500 on snacks during the movie marathon.
- His cooking skills are altogether impressive for a beginner.
altogether
ADVERB[/ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/]
completely; in total; considering everything
The team's costs altogether came to exactly one thousand dollars.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'altogether,' a compound of 'all' (from Old English 'eall') and 'together' (from Old English 'togaedere'). The word emerged in the 14th century as a combination of these two common Germanic-rooted elements.
Breakdown
all (completely, every) + together (with each other, in one place) = altogether (completely; in total; considering everything)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The movie was altogether boring - I fell asleep three times!”
“Altogether, we spent $500 on snacks during the movie marathon.”
“His cooking skills are altogether impressive for a beginner.”
“Altogether, there were 50 students in the exam hall.”
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