all together
phrase
all in one group, at the same time
“We sang all together.”
Easily mixed meanings
all together vs altogether
Altogether means completely or in total; all together means everyone or everything in one place or at once.
altogether
adverb
completely; in total; on the whole
“That is altogether wrong.”
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What is the difference between all together and altogether?
Altogether means completely or in total; all together means everyone or everything in one place or at once.
How do I remember all together vs altogether?
If you can split it ("we were all sitting together"), write two words.
Are there exceptions?
The same split applies to "all ready / already" and "all ways / always".
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