Altogether Definition
altogether
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"
- with everything included or counted; "altogether he earns close to a million dollars"
- with everything considered (and neglecting details); "altogether, I'm sorry it happened"; "all in all, it's not so bad"
noun
- informal terms for nakedness; "in the raw"; "in the altogether"; "in his birthday suit"
"Altogether" in song lyrics
See how altogether is used in real songs:
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"But we're gonna make one record altogether"
45 King f/ Apache, Double J, Lakim Shabazz, — Flavor Unit Assassination Squad -
"I'm sick of these wack MCs altogether"
Sebutones — Punk Song
Words that rhyme with altogether
Usage tips for "altogether"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "altogether" 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 altogether to find words that pair well.