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Contents overview at allat allat all 38710173Word Problems from A to Z387 at all1at all with a negativeWe often use at all to emphasise a negative idea.I didn't understand anything at all. (= I didn't understand even a little.)She was hardly frightened at all.2questions, etcAt all can also be used in questions, and with 'non-affirmative' words like if, ever and any.Do you play poker at all? (= … even a little?)He'll come before supper if he comes at all.You can come whenever you like – any time at all.3Not at all.The expression Not at all is used (especially in British English) as a rather formal answer to Thank you (329.19) and to Do you mind if …? (528).Previous Next |