--- title: A — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 28 description: The 1215 words of the English dictionary under A, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/page/28/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / A # A — The English dictionary · page 28 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet, A to Z.[↗](../../alphabetical/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Put these words in alphabetical order.[↗](../../alphabetical/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The class register is in alphabetical order by surname.[↗](../../alphabetical/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Dictionaries are alphabetical.[↗](../../alphabetical/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The books are sorted alphabetically by author.[↗](../../alphabetical/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Apple comes before banana in alphabetical order.[↗](../../alphabetical/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Make an alphabetical list of the animals.[↗](../../alphabetical/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **alphabetically** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In the order of the letters of the alphabet, from A to Z.[↗](../../alphabetically/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The class list is sorted alphabetically.[↗](../../alphabetically/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Put these words alphabetically: dog, cat, ant.[↗](../../alphabetically/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Library books are shelved alphabetically by author.[↗](../../alphabetically/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A dictionary is arranged alphabetically.[↗](../../alphabetically/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Line up alphabetically by first name.[↗](../../alphabetically/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The computer sorted the files alphabetically.[↗](../../alphabetically/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **alpine** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To do with high mountains, especially the Alps in Europe.[↗](../../alpine/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Alpine: belonging to the Alps themselves.[↗](../../alpine/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* noun A small plant that grows high on mountains.[↗](../../alpine/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (sport) Alpine skiing: racing down slopes, as opposed to cross-country skiing.[↗](../../alpine/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We stayed in an alpine village in Switzerland.[↗](../../alpine/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Alpine meadows are full of flowers in summer.[↗](../../alpine/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Ibex and marmots are alpine animals.[↗](../../alpine/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma grows little alpines in her rock garden.[↗](../../alpine/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Alpine skiers race down steep slopes.[↗](../../alpine/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The air is thin and cold in the alpine zone above the trees.[↗](../../alpine/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The sound of these bells is often heard amidst Alpine scenery.[↗](../../alpine/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **already** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Already means before now, or before a certain time.[↗](../../already/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Already means sooner than expected: «Are you finished already?».[↗](../../already/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She has already read 40 pages.[↗](../../already/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He already has 12 stamps.[↗](../../already/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · 15 guests have already arrived.[↗](../../already/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The tank already holds 8 liters.[↗](../../already/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I've already eaten lunch.[↗](../../already/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Is it dark already?[↗](../../already/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The bus has already left.[↗](../../already/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · You're home already?[↗](../../already/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · She already knew how to swim.[↗](../../already/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · We have already learned our times tables.[↗](../../already/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · "They're quite full already," answers Nicholas.[↗](../../already/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And all the souls that came out of the loins of Jacob were seventy souls; and Joseph was in Egypt already.[↗](../../already/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.1.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../already/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Hence this book was known already in the second or at the beginning of the third century of the Christian Era.[↗](../../already/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../already/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · However, the manuscript variant found in the present edition is certainly old, appearing already in the oldest extant versions of the SY in the commentary of Saadia Gaon.[↗](../../already/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../already/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · Wherefore I praised the dead that are already dead more than the living that are yet alive; (Writings ECC.4.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../already/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") · That which is hath been long ago, and that which is to be hath already been; and God seeketh that which is pursued.[↗](../../already/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings ECC.3.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../already/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") · Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God hath already accepted thy works.[↗](../../already/#x17 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings ECC.9.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../already/#x17 "tree and pragmatics") **alright** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Fine, safe, not hurt or not ill.[↗](../../alright/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Good enough, acceptable, OK.[↗](../../alright/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Used to agree: yes, OK.[↗](../../alright/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (UK, informal greeting) "Alright?" means hello, how are you.[↗](../../alright/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Are you alright?[↗](../../alright/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") You look pale.[↗](../../alright/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The film was alright, but not great.[↗](../../alright/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · "Can we go now?" "[↗](../../alright/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") Alright."[↗](../../alright/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't cry, it'll be alright.[↗](../../alright/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Alright, mate?[↗](../../alright/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (UK greeting)[↗](../../alright/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Is it alright if I sit here?[↗](../../alright/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **also** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Also means too, or as well, adding one more thing.[↗](../../also/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Also can start a new point: «Also, bring a coat».[↗](../../also/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Tom has 5 apples.[↗](../../also/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") He also has 3 pears.[↗](../../also/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She also bought 2 notebooks.[↗](../../also/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The shop also sells 40 cakes.[↗](../../also/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He also ran 3 miles on Sunday.[↗](../../also/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I like dogs, and I also like cats.[↗](../../also/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She sings and also plays the guitar.[↗](../../also/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Also, remember your lunch.[↗](../../also/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Frogs live on land and also in water.[↗](../../also/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · He is not only fast but also strong.[↗](../../also/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Our teacher also coaches football.[↗](../../also/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · These have also been left unchanged.[↗](../../also/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · But the LORD hearkened unto me that time also.[↗](../../also/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.9.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../also/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And also unto thy bondwoman thou shalt do likewise.[↗](../../also/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.15.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../also/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And they made their father drink wine that night also.[↗](../../also/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.19.35, JPS 1917)[↗](../../also/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · Is Saul also among the prophets?'[↗](../../also/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1SA.10.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../also/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") · These also are sayings of the wise.[↗](../../also/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.24.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../also/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") · I also will make the pile great, (Prophets EZK.24.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../also/#x17 "tree and pragmatics") **altar** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (church) An altar is a holy table at the front of a church where the priest or minister prepares communion (the bread and wine).[↗](../../altar/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (religion, history) An altar is a table or stone where people in old religions offered gifts or sacrifices to God or gods.[↗](../../altar/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (idiom) To sacrifice something on the altar of something is to give it up for that thing.[↗](../../altar/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The priest stood at the altar and blessed the bread and wine.[↗](../../altar/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The bride and groom walked up to the altar.[↗](../../altar/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Candles and flowers were placed on the altar.[↗](../../altar/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · In the Bible, Noah built an altar after the flood.[↗](../../altar/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · My brother is an altar server at Sunday Mass.[↗](../../altar/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The ancient Greeks made offerings at altars to their gods.[↗](../../altar/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The moujik hid himself behind the altar.[↗](../../altar/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And he erected there an altar, and called it El-elohe-Israel.[↗](../../altar/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.33.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../altar/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Adonai-nissi.[↗](../../altar/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.17.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../altar/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · This was the dedication-offering of the altar, after that it was anointed.[↗](../../altar/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.7.88, JPS 1917)[↗](../../altar/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Ye offer polluted bread upon Mine altar.[↗](../../altar/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets MAL.1.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../altar/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And Hezekiah commanded to offer the burnt-offering upon the altar.[↗](../../altar/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.29.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../altar/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And they went in, and stood beside the brazen altar.[↗](../../altar/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets EZK.9.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../altar/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **alter** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To alter something is to change it, usually a little.[↗](../../alter/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* If something alters, it becomes different.[↗](../../alter/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To alter clothes is to make them fit better, for example by shortening them.[↗](../../alter/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We had to alter our plans because of the rain.[↗](../../alter/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma altered my school trousers so they fit.[↗](../../alter/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Heating can alter the shape of chocolate.[↗](../../alter/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The road was altered to make room for a cycle lane.[↗](../../alter/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · If you alter one number in the sum, the total changes.[↗](../../alter/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Nothing can alter the fact that we lost.[↗](../../alter/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The caterpillar's body altered completely inside the cocoon.[↗](../../alter/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Thus may circumstances alter the course of a man's life\![↗](../../alter/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Most literally, it means ‘waste(land)’, the lifeless open desert, a translation of \[Genesis 1:2\] so far captured in English only by Robert Alter’s The Hebrew Bible (2019), who poetically renders תֹהוּ וָבֹהוּ tohu vavohu as “waste and welter”; cf.[↗](../../alter/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../alter/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · 'Alter having written this supplement I lound that Mr. S. (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../alter/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · My covenant will I not profane, nor alter that which is gone out of My lips.[↗](../../alter/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.89.35, JPS 1917)[↗](../../alter/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · and may the God that hath caused His name to dwell there overthrow all kings and peoples, that shall put forth their hand to alter the same, to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem.[↗](../../alter/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings EZR.6.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../alter/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let a beam be pulled out from his house, and let him be lifted up and fastened thereon; and let his house be made a dunghill for this; (Writings EZR.6.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../alter/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **alteration** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An alteration is a change made to something.[↗](../../alteration/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An alteration is a change to clothes to make them fit better, like shortening trousers.[↗](../../alteration/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mum took the dress for alterations.[↗](../../alteration/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We made a few alterations to our story.[↗](../../alteration/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The house needs some alterations before we move in.[↗](../../alteration/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · (formal) No alterations may be made to the answer sheet.[↗](../../alteration/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The alteration made the trousers fit perfectly.[↗](../../alteration/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Any alterations to the timetable will be on the board.[↗](../../alteration/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The king knew of nothing that could have produced such an alteration.[↗](../../alteration/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **altercation** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) An altercation is a noisy argument or small fight between people, usually in public.[↗](../../altercation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal, news and police) It is a polite word reporters and police use for a fight or scuffle when they do not want to give details.[↗](../../altercation/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* There was an altercation between two fans outside the stadium.[↗](../../altercation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The report said a brief altercation took place in the playground.[↗](../../altercation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Police were called after a verbal altercation in the car park.[↗](../../altercation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The headteacher wrote that both boys were involved in the altercation.[↗](../../altercation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A physical altercation broke out at the bus stop.[↗](../../altercation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Nobody was hurt in the altercation.[↗](../../altercation/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The players had an altercation with the referee.[↗](../../altercation/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **altered** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Altered means changed, made different.[↗](../../altered/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (adjective) Altered describes something that has been changed: an altered photo.[↗](../../altered/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (euphemism) An altered pet has had an operation so it cannot have babies.[↗](../../altered/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She altered her plan when it started to rain.[↗](../../altered/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We altered only the amount of water in the test.[↗](../../altered/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The photo had been altered to look scary.[↗](../../altered/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum altered my school skirt so it fits.[↗](../../altered/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The road was altered after the accident.[↗](../../altered/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · His voice had altered as he grew older.[↗](../../altered/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · (euphemism) Our cat has been altered by the vet.[↗](../../altered/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · ‘Have you altered your mind, then?’ interrupted the Fairy.[↗](../../altered/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **alternate** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To alternate means to change again and again between two things, one after the other: red, blue, red, blue.[↗](../../alternate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* As an adjective, alternate means every second one: «on alternate days» = one day yes, one day no.[↗](../../alternate/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In US English alternate also means another one you can use instead (an alternate route); a person who can take someone's place is an alternate.[↗](../../alternate/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Alternate red and yellow beads on the string.[↗](../../alternate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We have PE on alternate days.[↗](../../alternate/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The weather alternated between sun and rain.[↗](../../alternate/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Take alternate steps on the stones to cross.[↗](../../alternate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Write the alternate numbers from 2: 2, 4, 6, 8.[↗](../../alternate/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Mark the alternate angles on the parallel lines.[↗](../../alternate/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The two brothers alternate washing and drying the dishes.[↗](../../alternate/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · If the road is closed, take an alternate route.[↗](../../alternate/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Zeus gave the desired permission, and the faithful brothers were both allowed to live, but only on alternate days.[↗](../../alternate/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **alternately** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Alternately means first one thing, then the other, again and again, taking turns.[↗](../../alternately/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Thread red and blue beads alternately.[↗](../../alternately/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The light flashed red and green alternately.[↗](../../alternately/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We took turns alternately to read a page.[↗](../../alternately/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She was alternately happy and sad all day.[↗](../../alternately/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Plant the tulips and daffodils alternately.[↗](../../alternately/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Hop alternately on your left and right foot.[↗](../../alternately/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Superstition made her alternately shudder with cold or burn with the heat of fever.[↗](../../alternately/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **alternation** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The pattern of one thing following another again and again, like day and night or red then blue.[↗](../../alternation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The alternation of day and night is caused by Earth spinning.[↗](../../alternation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The pattern shows an alternation of red and blue beads.[↗](../../alternation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · There is an alternation of high and low tides.[↗](../../alternation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The song has an alternation of loud and soft parts.[↗](../../alternation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The alternation between sun and rain made a rainbow.[↗](../../alternation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Look for the alternation in the number pattern 3, 7, 3, 7.[↗](../../alternation/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **alternative** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An alternative is another choice or possibility instead of the first one.[↗](../../alternative/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* As an adjective, alternative means different from the usual one, as in «an alternative route».[↗](../../alternative/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Alternative can describe things outside the mainstream, like alternative music.[↗](../../alternative/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* If it rains, the alternative is to play indoors.[↗](../../alternative/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Rice is a good alternative to pasta.[↗](../../alternative/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We took an alternative route because of the traffic.[↗](../../alternative/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Wind and solar are alternative energy sources.[↗](../../alternative/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Try an alternative method to check your answer.[↗](../../alternative/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We had no alternative but to walk home.[↗](../../alternative/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · My brother likes alternative rock music.[↗](../../alternative/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The author uses some alternative spellings--for example, "arn't" rather than "aren't", "dulness" rather than "dullness", both "shan't" and "sha'n't"--which have been left unchanged.[↗](../../alternative/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · There exist alternative traditions where this term in the SY is vocalized instead as אַמּוֹת ammot 'cubits' or אֻמּוֹת ummot 'nations'.[↗](../../alternative/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../alternative/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **altitude** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Altitude is how high something is above the level of the sea or above the ground, as for a plane, mountain or town.[↗](../../altitude/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (maths) In a triangle, the altitude is the line straight down from a corner to the opposite side, at a right angle; its length is the height.[↗](../../altitude/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The plane flew at an altitude of 10,000 metres.[↗](../../altitude/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · At high altitude it is harder to breathe.[↗](../../altitude/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The pilot began to lose altitude before landing.[↗](../../altitude/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Some climbers get altitude sickness.[↗](../../altitude/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Draw the altitude of the triangle from the top corner.[↗](../../altitude/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The town sits at an altitude of 2,000 metres above sea level.[↗](../../altitude/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · On page 16 we read as follows: "All his (Gods) creation, and every minutest part thereof, participates of two most essential forms : the line 1 the symbol of the altitude, and the circle 0 the symbol of the horizon.[↗](../../altitude/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../altitude/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **altogether** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Altogether means counting everything together as one total.[↗](../../altogether/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Altogether means completely: the noise stopped altogether.[↗](../../altogether/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Altogether can mean on the whole, when you think of everything.[↗](../../altogether/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Anna found 8 cards and then found 6 more.[↗](../../altogether/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") How many cards did Anna find altogether?[↗](../../altogether/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Ben has 7 pens and Lucy has 9 pens.[↗](../../altogether/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") How many pens do they have altogether?[↗](../../altogether/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · There are 4 boxes with 6 crayons in each.[↗](../../altogether/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") How many crayons are there altogether?[↗](../../altogether/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · That will be 12 dollars altogether, please.[↗](../../altogether/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The rain stopped altogether by lunchtime.[↗](../../altogether/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · It was a wonderful day altogether.[↗](../../altogether/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Our class raised 85 pounds altogether at the bake sale.[↗](../../altogether/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · It was altogether a ridiculous concert.[↗](../../altogether/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · I took thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast blessed them altogether.'[↗](../../altogether/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.23.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../altogether/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it, which is come unto Me; and if not, I will know.'[↗](../../altogether/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.18.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../altogether/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Now mount Sinai was altogether on smoke, because the LORD descended upon it in fire; and the smoke thereof ascended as the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mount quaked greatly.[↗](../../altogether/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.19.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../altogether/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · I would with one step burn it altogether.[↗](../../altogether/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.27.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../altogether/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · His mouth is most sweet; yea, he is altogether lovely.[↗](../../altogether/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings SNG.5.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../altogether/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Oh that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it would be your wisdom.[↗](../../altogether/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.13.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../altogether/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) … [27](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/page/27/) **28** [29](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/page/29/) … [62](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/page/62/) - ← previous: [page 27](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/page/27/) - next →: [page 29](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/page/29/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)