all better

all bet·ter

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awl bet-er]
- /ɔl ˈbɛt ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awl bet-er]
- /ɔl ˈbɛt ər/

Definitions of all better words

adjective all better the whole of (used in referring to quantity, extent, or duration): all the cake; all the way; all year. 1
adjective all better the whole number of (used in referring to individuals or particulars, taken collectively): all students. 1
adjective all better the greatest possible (used in referring to quality or degree): with all due respect; with all speed. 1
adjective all better every: all kinds; all sorts. 1
adjective all better any; any whatever: beyond all doubt. 1
adjective all better nothing but; only: The coat is all wool. 1

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Origin of all better

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English al, plural alle; Old English eal(l); cognate with Gothic alls, Old Norse allr, Old Frisian, Dutch, Middle Low German al, Old Saxon, Old High German al(l) (German all); if < *ol-no-, equivalent to Welsh oll and akin to Old Irish uile < *ol-io-; cf. almighty

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Parts of speech for All better

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all better popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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