CEFR B1

altogether

adverb

Meaning

To a complete extent; totally or completely.

Examples

The plan failed altogether.
She was altogether too young to understand.

Synonyms: completely, totally, entirely, fully

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altogether (B1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/

Definition

To a complete extent; totally or completely.

Examples

The plan failed altogether.
She was altogether too young to understand.

How to Use altogether

altogether too (collocation): Excessively; more than is appropriate or desirable. — "The movie was altogether too long."
not altogether (collocation): Not completely; somewhat. — "He was not altogether happy with the results."

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