Synonyms for All
Definition of 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"
7 synonyms found
Writing tips for "all"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like altogether, complete, completely can replace "all" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 7 alternatives available, "all" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"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