Pronunciation
/ɔːl/
Definitions
- Adjective: 1. Covering or including all; universal; every. For example: “All the students passed the exam.”
- Determiner: 2. Used to indicate an undetermined or unspecified quantity or person. For example: “All that matters is your happiness.”
- Adverb: 3. Completely; without exception. For example: “He worked hard all day.”
- Pronoun: 4. Referring to everyone or everything in a specified group or area. For example: “Everyone should have a chance to speak.”
Phrases
- “All of a sudden” means unexpectedly.
- “All over the place” describes something being scattered or disorganized.
- “All aboard” is a call to board a vehicle, usually a train or bus.
Example Sentences
- Adjective: “She was grateful for all her friends’ support.”
- Determiner: “All the books on the shelf belong to the library.”
- Adverb: “He studied all night for the final exam.”
- Pronoun: “All the children were excited about the field trip.”