altogether

Universal Words adverb, noun adverb 1 (used to emphasize sth) completely; in every way: The train went slower and slower until it stopped altogether. * I don't altogether agree with you. * I am not altogether happy about the decision. * It was an altogether different situation. 2 used to give a total number or amount: You owe me ｣68 altogether. 3 used to introduce a summary when you have mentioned a number of different things: The food was good and we loved the atmosphere and the people. Altogether it was a great evening. noun IDIOMS in the altogether (old-fashioned, informal) without any clothes on ______________________________ WHICHWORD? altogether / all together Altogether and all together do not mean the same thing. Altogether means 'in total' or (in BrE) 'completely': We have invited fifty people altogether. * I am not altogether convinced by this argument. All together means 'all in one place' or 'all at once': Can you put your books all together in this box? * Let's sing 'Happy Birthday'. All together now! ______________________________ \