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All together vs. Altogether

All together

/ɔːltəˈɡeðər/
Everything or everyone in one place or in agreement

Examples:

Let's review all together before the exam begins.We worked all together to complete the project on time.The community came all together to support the cause.

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Altogether

/ˌɔːltəˈɡeðə/
A word used to indicate completeness or totality without exceptions

Examples:

A very odd-looking old fellow altogether.You need not break with him altogether, but leave him.It seemed to be a rather eccentric household altogether.

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This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • All together refers to a group of people or things being with one another in one place.
  • Altogether is used to express something as a whole.
  • Think of all together as being similar to saying everyone together, implying unity.
  • Remember that altogether is like saying completely or entirely, dealing with the extent or totality of something.
  • If youre unsure, check if you can replace it with completely; if you cant, its likely all together'.
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