for all that

F f

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fawr awl th at]
- /fɔr ɔl ðæt/
- /fɔː(r) ɔːl ðæt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawr awl th at]
- /fɔr ɔl ðæt/

Definitions of for all that words

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

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Origin of for all that

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 For all that

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determiner

exclamation

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for all that 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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adv for all that

notwithstanding — in spite of; without being opposed or prevented by: Notwithstanding a brilliant defense, he was found guilty. She went to the game anyway, doctor's orders notwithstanding.
yet — at the present time; now: Don't go yet. Are they here yet?
nonetheless — however; nevertheless.
anyhow — Anyhow means the same as anyway.
but — You use but to introduce something which contrasts with what you have just said, or to introduce something which adds to what you have just said.

prep for all that

nevertheless — nonetheless; notwithstanding; however; in spite of that: a small but nevertheless important change.
against — If one thing is leaning or pressing against another, it is touching it.
at any rate — You use at any rate to indicate that what you have just said might be incorrect or unclear in some way, and that you are now being more precise.
in any case — an instance of the occurrence, existence, etc., of something: Sailing in such a storm was a case of poor judgment.
to the contrary — opposite in nature or character; diametrically or mutually opposed: contrary to fact; contrary propositions.

conj for all that

besides — Besides something or beside something means in addition to it.
furthermore — moreover; besides; in addition: Furthermore, he left orders not to be disturbed.
still and all — remaining in place or at rest; motionless; stationary: to stand still.

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irregardless — regardless.

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