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All things taken together.
Examples
Altogether, the expenses amounted to $2,000.
Their behavior was altogether unacceptable.
The room was altogether silent after the announcement.
We collected altogether 200 signatures.
He felt altogether exhausted after the marathon.
Similar words
overalltotal
utterly
entirely
totally
combined
completely
entire amount
aggregate
sum
Meanings
Examples
She was altogether shocked by the news.
The room was altogether silent after the announcement.
He felt altogether exhausted after the marathon.
The plan was altogether unrealistic.
Their behavior was altogether unacceptable.
The cake turned out altogether perfect.
Similar words
completely
entirely
totally
wholly
utterly
absolutely
Examples
The three tickets cost altogether $45.
We collected altogether 200 signatures.
The journey took altogether ten hours.
She ate altogether three slices of pizza.
The project involved altogether five departments.
Altogether, the expenses amounted to $2,000.
Similar words
overalltotal
combined
aggregate
sum
entire amount
FAQ
What does altogether mean?
All things taken together.
How is altogether used to mean completely?
It is used to say that something is done or felt in a total or absolute way.
What are some synonyms for altogether when it means completely?
completely, entirely, totally, wholly, utterly, absolutely.
How is altogether used to mean in total?
It is used to refer to the sum or whole amount of something.
What are some synonyms for altogether when it means in total?
overall, total, combined, aggregate, sum, entire amount.
Can altogether be used interchangeably with completely and overall?
It can mean completely in the first sense and overall in the second, so the choice depends on context.
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