All Definition
all
adverb
- to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly'); "he was wholly convinced"; "entirely satisfied with the meal"; "it was completely different from what we expected"; "was completely at fault"; "a totally new situation"; "the directions were all wrong"; "it was not altogether her fault"; "an altogether new approach"; "a whole new idea"
adjective
- quantifier; used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class; "we sat up all night"; "ate all the food"; "all men are mortal"; "all parties are welcome"
- completely given to or absorbed by; "became all attention"
"All" in song lyrics
See how all is used in real songs:
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"Trying to please all"
1200 Techniques f/ Rashad Houghton — Fork in the Road -
"1200 Techniques started with nothing at all"
1200 Techniques — Where Ur At? -
"All:"
2 Live Crew — Pretty Woman
Words that rhyme with all
Usage tips for "all"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "all" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for all to find words that pair well.