All-out
adj, adv
adj, adv ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Using every available means. not-comparable
"They were planning to launch an all-out attack against the enemy."
- 2 Covering all aspects without exception. not-comparable
"This book is an all-out examination of a very important issue in our community."
Adjective
- 1 using all available resources wordnet
Adverb
- 1 Alternative form of all out. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable
"The tanks attacked all-out with the infantry."
Example
More examples"If there's a world-wide all-out nuclear war it's said that there will be a "nuclear winter" all over the planet for several months."
Etymology
From all + out.