altogether
adverb /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðə(r)/
/ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
- (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.
- 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!
- 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.
Word OriginOld English, composite of all and together.