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altogether

1 altogether /ˌɑːltəˈgɛðɚ/ adverb
1 altogether
/ˌɑːltəˈgɛðɚ/
adverb
Britannica Dictionary definition of ALTOGETHER
: completely and fully : totally, entirely
often used with not
often used for emphasis before another adverb
: with everything added together : when everything is added up
: in a general way : when everything is considered
Usage Do not confuse the single word altogether with the two-word phrase all together.
2 altogether /ˌɑːltəˈgɛðɚ/ noun
2 altogether
/ˌɑːltəˈgɛðɚ/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of ALTOGETHER

in the altogether

informal + old-fashioned
: not wearing any clothes