Only by prohibiting nuclear weapons altogether can we stop the arms race.
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Altogether
/ɔːl.tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/
Synonyms for "altogether" (179 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (36)
Adverb(9 words)
aboveabsolutelyacross the boardadditionallyagainallall in allall includedall put togetherall things consideredall toldalsoamong other thingsand alland alsoand soas a bodyas a ruleas a wholeas an approximation
Noun(1 words)
all together
Strong matches (54)
besidesbeyondbirthday suitbodilybroadlybroadly speakingby and largechieflycleanclearcollectivelycommonlycompletelycomprehensivelycorporatelydecolleteecdysiastelseen blocen masse
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en plusentirelyexactlyexhaustivelyextrafartherfor lagniappefor the most partfullfullyfurtherfurthermoregenerallygenerally speakinggloballygymnosophistgymnosophyhundred per centin a bodyin additionin allin all respectsin bulkin fullin full measurein generalin its entiretyin the aggregatein the grossin the long runin the lumpin the main
Noun(2 words)
birthday suitcontrol overall force
Related words (89)
in the massin totoinclusivelyinside outintegrallyinter aliainto the bargainitemjustlargelargelylikewisemainlymoremoreovermostlynakednessnaturismnaturistnormally
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not a stitchnudismnudistnudityon all countson balanceon the sideon the wholeon top ofone and allordinarilyoutrightoveroverallperfectlyplumbpluspredominantlyprevailinglypurelyquiterightroughlyroughly speakingroundlyroutinelysimilarlysimplyslamslapspeaking generallystarkstate of naturestickstripperstripteaserthe altogetherthe nudethe rawthentherewiththoroughlyto bootto the hilttootoplessnesstotallytout a faittout ensembleunconditionallyunreservedlyusuallyutterlyverywellwholesomewhollyyet
Noun(2 words)
overall energy inputraw
Adjective(1 words)
overall force
Verb(1 words)
sum total up
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: completely, entirely, in all, totally, wholly.
- Sentence evidence is available for altogether, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "altogether".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "altogether"
Keep "altogether" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "altogether" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "altogether", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "altogether" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
5 entriesMore specific
9 entriesCollocations
6 entriesaltogether completealtogether differentaltogether nowas a wholein allin total
Derivations
1 entriesSample sentences
22 total sentences available.
Altogether, things are going well.
Source: tatoeba (21793)
It has cost me $100 altogether.
Source: tatoeba (42260)
That's 3000 yen altogether.
Source: tatoeba (42261)
Showing 4 of 22 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "altogether"?
Closest matches include completely, entirely, in all, totally, wholly.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "altogether"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.