At all Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adverb in the slightest degree or in any respect
in the least; the least bit.
- Are you at all interested? No, not at all
- was not in the least unfriendly
WordNet
Definitions
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(a) In every respect; wholly; thoroughly. Obs. "She is a shrew at al(l)." Chaucer.(b) A phrase much used by way of enforcement or emphasis, usually in negative or interrogative sentences, and signifying in any way or respect; in the least degree or to the least extent; in the least; under any circumstances; as, he has no ambition at all; has he any property at all? "Nothing at all. " Shak. "It thy father at all miss me." 1 Sam. xx. 6 .