altogether

• Adverb, das „vollständig“ oder „ganz“ bedeutet oder im Sinne von „im Ganzen“ bzw. „alles in allem“ verwendet wird. Nicht zu verwechseln mit „all together“ („alle zusammen“ an einem Ort).

An adverb meaning 'completely' or 'entirely,' or used to mean 'in total' or 'considering everything.' It is often confused with 'all together' but is a single word with distinct meanings.

1. Completely or entirelyB1formal

   Used to emphasize that something is total or absolute.

   Völlig

   • The situation is altogether different from what we expected.
   • I am not altogether convinced by his argument.
   • The project was altogether a failure.

   Synonymeabsolutelycompletelyentirelyfullytotallyutterlywholly

   Antonymeincompletelypartiallysomewhat

2. In total or all togetherB1formal

   Used to indicate the total number or amount of something.

   Insgesamt

   • Altogether, there were fifty people at the party.
   • The cost of the trip was $500 altogether.
   • Altogether, we have collected over 200 signatures.

   Synonymeall toldcompletelyentirelyfullyin alltotallywholly

   Antonymeindividuallypartiallyseparately

3. Considering everythingB2formal

   Used to summarize a situation or opinion.

   Insgesamt

   • Altogether, it was a very successful event.
   • Altogether, I think we made the right decision.
   • Altogether, the experience was quite rewarding.

   Synonymeall in allfor the most partgenerallyon the wholeoverall

• Substantiv, umgangssprachlich für den Zustand der Nacktheit; Adverb mit den Bedeutungen völlig, ganz, insgesamt oder alles in allem.

A noun used informally to refer to a state of nudity, or an adverb meaning completely, entirely, or considering everything.

unzählbar

1. NakednessB2informal

   The state of being completely unclothed; used informally.

   Nacktheit

   • She posed in the altogether for the art class.
   • He was caught in the altogether when the door opened.
   • The painting depicted a figure in the altogether.

   Synonymenakednessnudityundress

2. Completely or entirelyB1formal

   To a full or entire extent; wholly.

   Völlig

   • I am altogether satisfied with the results.
   • The project was altogether a success.
   • She was altogether unaware of the problem.

   Synonymecompletelyentirelyfullyquitethoroughlytotallyutterlywholly

   Antonymeincompletelypartially

3. Including everythingB1formal

   With everything included or counted; in total.

   Insgesamt

   • Altogether, there were fifty people at the party.
   • The cost of the trip was $500 altogether.
   • Altogether, the team scored ten goals.

   Synonymeall toldin allin toto

   Antonymepartiallypartly

4. Considering everythingB2formal

   With everything considered; overall.

   Insgesamt

   • Altogether, it was a wonderful experience.
   • The plan was, altogether, quite effective.
   • Altogether, the event was a great success.

   Synonymeall in allfor the most partgenerallyin allon the wholeoverall