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Definition of altogether adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

altogether

adverb
 
 
/ˌɔːltəˈɡeðə(r)/
 
/ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
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  1.  
    (used to emphasize something) completely; in every way
    • The train went slower and slower until it stopped altogether.
    • I don't altogether agree with you.
    • I am not altogether happy (= I am very unhappy) about the decision.
    • It was an altogether different situation.
    • I’m not altogether convinced, I’m afraid.
  2.  
    used to give a total number or amount
    • You owe me £68 altogether.
    Which Word? altogether / all togetheraltogether / all together
    • Altogether and all together do not mean the same thing. Altogether means ‘in total’ or ‘completely’:
      • We have invited fifty people altogether.
      • I am not altogether convinced by this argument.
    • All together means ‘all in one place’ or ‘all at once’:
      • Can you put your books all together in this box?
      • Let’s sing ‘Happy Birthday’. All together now!
  3.  
    used to introduce a summary when you have mentioned a number of different things
    • The food was good and we loved the music. Altogether it was a great evening.
    4. Word OriginOld English, composite of all and together.
See altogether in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee altogether in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English
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