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

The work stoppage, which affects service and patient care workers at all UC campuses and medical facilities, will continue until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times

Philp called for it to be widened to cover when police should deal with these incidents at all, to create "quite a high bar" and to avoid "wasting" their time and resources.

From BBC

“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