al|to|geth|er

al|to|geth|er
al|to|geth|er «L tuh GEHTH uhr», adverb, noun.
–adv.
1. to the whole extent; completely; entirely: »

The house was altogether destroyed by fire.

SYNONYM(S): wholly, totally, thoroughly.
2. on the whole; considering everything: »

Altogether, he was well pleased.

3. in all; all included: »

Altogether there were 14 books.

–n.
1. a whole.
2. a state of being unclothed; the nude: »

The model posed in the altogether.

[Middle English altogeder]
Usage The adverb altogether is distinguished from the adjective phrase all together meaning “everyone in a group”: »

We found the boys all together in the kitchen.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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