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At all
"At all" with a negative[edit | edit source]
We often use "at all" to emphasize a negative idea.
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- I did not understand anything at all. (= I did not understand even a little.)
- She was hardly frightened at all.
Questions, etc[edit | edit source]
"At all" can also be used in questions, and with 'non-affirmative’ words like if, ever and any.
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- Do you play piano at all? (= . . . even a little?)
- He will come before dinner if he comes at all.
- You can come whenever you like - any time at all.
Not at all[edit | edit source]
The expression "not at all" is used (especially in British English) as a rather formal answer to "Thank you" and to "Do you mind if. . .?"
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