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US/ˌɔːl.təˈɡeð.ər/
UK/ˌɔːl.təˈɡeð.ə/
completely; also used to give a total amount
In context
The meal cost two million dong altogether, including drinks.
The bus service has stopped altogether on Sundays.
If the medicine doesn't help, stop taking it altogether.
Words that go with altogether
verb + adverb
- stop altogetherMany shops stopped using plastic bags altogether.
- disappear altogetherThe old traditions may disappear altogether.
- avoid altogetherIt's best to avoid sugar altogether.
adverb + adjective
- altogether differentWorking from home is an altogether different experience.
- not altogether surprisingThe result was not altogether surprising.