Altogether or All Together?
What Is the Difference between "Altogether" and "All together"?
"Altogether" and "all together" sound the same, but they have completely different meanings. So, that space is important! They are not interchangeable.The Quick Answer
Altogether
(adverb) "completely," "wholly," or "with everything considered"- I am not altogether sure.
- That will be 11 dollars altogether. Cash or card?
All Together
(adverb) "collectively"- Wait here all together at 11 o'clock.
- When I blow the whistle, all jump together.
(Note that there can be words between "all" and "together.")
- The pens are 5 Euros. The paper is 3 Euros. That is 8 Euros altogether.
- You must stand all together in the stadium.
(Note that the words "all" and "together" can have other words between. "You must all stand together in the stadium."
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More about "Altogether" and "All Together"
The confusion over "altogether" and "all together" is understandable because the terms are so close in meaning.Altogether
The adverb "altogether" means wholly, to the full extent, or with everything considered.Examples of "altogether" in sentences:
- I left him altogether convinced that the project will end on time.
- Altogether, Mark earns more than his cousin.
All Together
The term "all together" describes when a group acts or is acted upon collectively. (Of note, there can be other words between "all" and "together.")Examples of "all together" in sentences:
- I want you to sing all together.
(I want you all to sing together.)
- The soldiers stood all together waiting for the plane.
(The soldiers all stood together waiting for the plane.)
- I would like to see you all together.
(I would like to see all of you together.)
This page was written by Craig Shrives.
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