al·to·geth·er
ˌȯl-tə-ˈge-t͟hər 
1
: wholly, completely
an altogether different problem
stopped raining altogether
2
: in all : all told
spent a hundred dollars altogether
3
: on the whole
Altogether their efforts were successful.
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Examples of altogether in a Sentence
Adverb
They had an altogether new idea.
If we don't do something now, the forests may disappear altogether.
It's best to avoid the situation altogether.
Altogether, their efforts were successful.
Noun
had never posed in the altogether for a photographer before
Recent Examples on the Web
Nate Cohn, New York Times, 31 May 2024
Trump could avoid prison time altogether, according to The New York Times, if the judge overseeing the case imposes a sentence of probation.
—Max Greenwood, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
Jason Furman, WSJ, 22 Oct. 2017
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Adverb
With so many voters doubtful of a conviction and tuned out altogether, the verdict may come as surprising news to millions.
—Nate Cohn, New York Times, 31 May 2024
Trump could avoid prison time altogether, according to The New York Times, if the judge overseeing the case imposes a sentence of probation.
—Max Greenwood, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
Noun
According to my calculations, the White House methodology yields the absurd conclusion that eliminating the corporate tax altogether would boost annual household wages by up to $20,000.
—Jason Furman, WSJ, 22 Oct. 2017
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“Altogether.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/altogether. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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