Altogether: meaning, definitions and examples
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altogether
[ หษหltษหษกษรฐษ ]
used to emphasize that a particular situation or feeling is complete or extreme
Completely; totally. Used to emphasize the importance or seriousness of something. Often used in a negative context to express disapproval or disappointment.
Synonyms
completely, entirely, totally, wholly
Examples of usage
- She was altogether too excited to sleep before the big day.
- I think it's altogether too soon to make a decision.
used to indicate that everything has been taken into consideration
Wholly; completely. Used to indicate that everything or everyone has been included or accounted for.
Synonyms
all in all, completely, entirely, wholly
Examples of usage
- Altogether, there were about fifty people at the party.
- I think we have found altogether a satisfactory solution to the problem.
used to indicate that something is a total amount or total result
In total; all in all. Used to indicate that a particular amount or result is the sum of all the individual parts.
Synonyms
all in all, in total, overall, total
Examples of usage
- The bill came to $50 altogether.
- We walked for three hours altogether.
Word origin
The word 'altogether' originated in the late Middle English period from the phrase 'all to-geder'. The prefix 'all-' emphasizes the meaning of 'together', indicating a complete or total state. Over time, the word evolved into 'altogether', with the same meaning of completeness or entirety. It has been used in English language to express various nuances of totality or completeness in different contexts.
See also: together.