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altogether

1 of 2adverb
/ˌɔltəˈɡɛðɚ/
1

in every way or to the fullest degree

  • The plan was altogether unrealistic and poorly thought out.
  • She found the experience altogether overwhelming.
  • That's an altogether different problem from what we were discussing.
  • His behavior was altogether unacceptable at the meeting.
  • The room was altogether silent after she left.
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2

used to express the sum or entire amount

  • Altogether, the repairs will cost around $2,000.
  • He owns three houses altogether.
  • They've published six books altogether, including two co-authored ones.
  • There were fifteen people at the event altogether.
  • Altogether, we raised enough money to fund the entire trip.
Synonyms:
3

used to give a general judgment, often after weighing details

  • Altogether, I'd say the project was a success.
  • The food was average, but altogether I enjoyed the dinner.
  • Altogether, the situation could have been much worse.
  • It wasn't perfect, but altogether it worked out fine.
  • Altogether, I'm glad we made the effort to come.