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At all
1. "At all" with a negative
We often use "at all" to emphasize a negative idea.
Examples:
I did not understand anything at all. (= I did not understand even a little.)
She was hardly frightened at all.
2. Questions, etc
"At all" can also be used in questions, and with 'non-affirmative’ words like if, ever and any.
Examples:
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.
3. "Not at all"
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. . .?"