altogether Meaning & Definition
What Does Altogether Mean?
Altogether is an adverb that means Completely, wholly, or without exception. It is also used to mean On the whole; with everything considered. As a noun, it means A state of nakedness.
Altogether: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adverb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɔːl.tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Synonyms | buff, raw and all |
| Antonyms | part, partly and partially |
| Plural | altogethers |
Altogether Definition (Adverb)
- Completely, wholly, or without exception.
Police did not seem altogether satisfied with my alibi.
- On the whole; with everything considered.
Altogether, I'm sorry it happened.
- With everything included.
Altogether, your bill comes to $6.99.
- An intensifier: without doubt, clearly.
It was a great game altogether.
- Archaic form of all together.
Altogether as a Noun
- A state of nakedness.
Adverb
- Without exception; wholly; completely.
Synonyms of Altogether
Antonyms of Altogether
Altogether in a Sentence
Police did not seem altogether satisfied with my alibi.
Altogether, I'm sorry it happened.
Altogether, your bill comes to $6.99.
It was a great game altogether.
That took altogether too much time.
Word Forms & Grammar
altogether (not comparable)
altogether (plural altogethers)
Words That Rhyme With Altogether
Origin of Altogether
Origin 1: From Middle English altogeder, altogedere, equivalent to al- (“all”) + together. Cognate with Scots awthegither (“altogether”), Middle High German alzegater (“altogether”), Dutch altegaar. Compare also Old English ealġeador, eallġeador (“altogether”), West Frisian allegearre (“altogether”). More at together.
Origin 2: The noun sense (nakedness): was popularized in George du Maurier's 1894 novel Trilby.
Pronouncing Altogether
You say altogether as /ɔːl.tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/. It has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (ɡɛð).
Frequently Asked Questions About Altogether
Is altogether an adverb or a noun?
Altogether is mainly used as an adverb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for altogether?
Words with a similar meaning to altogether include buff, raw and all. See the full list of altogether synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of altogether?
Words opposite in meaning to altogether are part, partly and partially.
What is the plural of altogether?
The plural of altogether is altogethers.