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Definition all- in American English

all- prefix

prefix
/ɔl/
1

only: used with many adjectives and nouns to show that something includes only the type of thing or person mentioned

Example

an all-female band

Example

an all-star team

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2

whole: used with many nouns to show that something includes the whole of something, or all the people or things of that type

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3

including everything: used with some adjectives and participles to show that something includes everything, or to add emphasis

Example

all-encompassing peace talks

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Definition all- in American English

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