Synonyms for Altogether
Definition of 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"
8 synonyms found
Writing tips for "altogether"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like all, buff, completely can replace "altogether" 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.
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"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