Was Not Altogether Meaning?

DEFINITIONS1. not completely. I was not altogether surprised to hear that Bennet had resigned. Synonyms and related words. Slightly, to some degree and not completely.

What type of word is altogether?

The word altogether is used as an adverb. It means that something is complete or encompasses everything or everyone. It can be used in place of the words wholly, totally or all in all. The words all together are never used as an adverb.

Does altogether mean in total?

Altogether means 'completely' or 'in total': In 1997 the sales tax was lowered to 4%, then in 2001 it was abolished altogether. The book was €13.50 and the magazine was €5.25, so it was €18.75 altogether.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.