at all

1. In the slightest degree, under any circumstances, as in She simply refused to walk at all . This construction often occurs in the negative, as in He was not at all frightened . All four senses of this phrase date from the mid-1300s.

2. To any extent, as in Was she at all surprised?

3. For any reason, as in Why bother at all?

4. In any way or manner, as in Is she able to sing at all?

Example Sentences

“A country without secure borders isn’t a country at all,” said Roxanne Hoge, communications director for the Republican Party of Los Angeles County.

From Los Angeles Times

He has served at all levels of office, as an MP, deputy minister, minister, vice-president and president.

From BBC

The miracle, however, is that the inaugural tour of 1947-48 happened at all, given the tumult at home.

From BBC

Whether Britain win the trophy sometime over the course of Raducanu's career, or not at all, remains to be seen.

From BBC

How did that affect their relationship, if at all?

From Los Angeles Times