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alls

all
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [awl]
    • /ɔl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [awl]
    • /ɔl/

Definitions of alls word

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

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Origin of alls

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 Alls

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

alls 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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