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Definition altogether in British English

altogether adverb

adverb
/ˌɔːltəˈɡeðə(r)/

Do not confuse altogether with all together, which means ‘everyone or everything together’: Write down the numbers and add them all together.

1

used for emphasizing that something has stopped or ended completely

1.1

used for emphasizing that something has stopped or ended completely

Example

Many motorists have stopped using their cars altogether.

Example

These rare animals may soon disappear altogether.

Synonyms and related words
complete completely entire
1.2

used for emphasizing that something is completely ignored or forgotten

Example

I never mentioned our quarrel and Henry seemed to have forgotten it altogether.

Example

The problem is too serious to be ignored altogether.

Synonyms and related words
complete completely entire
1.3

used for emphasizing that what you are saying is true in every way

Example

She looked altogether charming in her white dress.

Example

This is a new idea altogether.

Synonyms and related words
actually certainly clearly
2

used for showing that a total number or amount includes everyone or everything

Example

Altogether, about 50 NATO aircraft took part in the attack.

Example

How many guests will there be altogether?

Synonyms and related words
everything whole all everyone everybody all
3

used for introducing a summary of what you have just said

Example

The weather was great and the people were friendly - altogether a perfect trip.

Synonyms and related words
briefly altogether in toto
Definition altogether in British English