Learn why “altogether” is different from “all.”
Incorrect spelling - “All” refers to the whole quantity or group.
"all" is a common misspelling of "altogether". Always use "altogether" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Altogether” means completely or entirely.
"altogether": “Altogether” means completely or entirely.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" The plan failed altogether.
"Correct:" It was altogether wrong.
"Correct:" Altogether, it was fun.
"Correct:" The idea was rejected altogether.
"Incorrect:" Altogether students came.
A: Yes.
A: Completely.
A: No.
A: Mixing meanings.
Altogether is an adverb meaning completely or entirely. All is a determiner or pronoun referring to the whole amount or group. Both are correct but used differently.