Altogether

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ɔːltəˈɡɛðər/

Definitions of altogether

noun used to emphasize the whole of a thing or group of things

Example Sentences

A1 Altogether means everyone or everything together.

A2 The word 'altogether' can be used to describe a total sum of things.

B1 The children played together, altogether as a group.

B2 Altogether, the project was a success due to the combined efforts of the team.

C1 The orchestra played altogether, creating a beautiful harmony.

C2 Altogether, the situation called for a diplomatic solution to resolve the conflict.

adverb completely; entirely; wholly

Example Sentences

A1 Altogether, there were five apples on the table.

A2 We decided to stop altogether and take a break.

B1 The project was altogether successful despite some setbacks.

B2 Altogether, it was a fantastic vacation that we will always remember.

C1 Altogether, the team worked seamlessly to deliver the final product.

C2 The concert was altogether breathtaking, leaving the audience in awe.

Examples of altogether in a Sentence

formal The project was a failure altogether due to lack of proper planning.

informal I'm not going to that party altogether, it sounds boring.

slang I'm done with him altogether, he's just too much drama.

figurative She decided to cut ties with her past altogether and start fresh in a new city.

Grammatical Forms of altogether

past tense

altogethered

plural

altogethers

comparative

more altogether

superlative

most altogether

present tense

altogether

future tense

will altogether

perfect tense

have altogethered

continuous tense

is altogethering

singular

altogether

positive degree

altogether

infinitive

to altogether

gerund

altogethering

participle

altogethered

Origin and Evolution of altogether

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'altogether' originated from the Middle English phrase 'altogedere', which was a combination of 'all' and 'together'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to mean 'completely' or 'entirely', the word 'altogether' has evolved to also convey the idea of 'in total' or 'all in all'.