adv
altogether
awl-tuu-GEHTH-uh
adv
1
Completely; entirely.
"The old bridge was altogether destroyed by the flood."
2
Considering everything together; overall.
"Altogether, it was a successful trip despite the delays."
How to Use Altogether
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "completely" or "taking everything into account," depending on context.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "all together" (everyone/everything in one place or at once) — "altogether" means "entirely" or "overall." "They arrived all together" vs. "It was altogether too much."
Easily confused with
all together
Word Forms
altogethers plural
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Etymology
From Middle English altogeder, formed from "all" plus "together."